User’s manual TL86009 DECT 6.
Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read Important safety information on pages 24-26. For complete instructions, please refer to the manual provided with your TL86109 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 #: Type: Serial #: Purchase date: Place of purchase: TL86009 DECT 6.
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User’s manual TL86009 DECT 6.0 expansion handset for use with AT&T model TL86109 corded/cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology Table of contents Getting started Installation........................................ 1 Quick reference guide................ 2 Charger installation...................... 5 Battery installation and charging............................................. 6 Battery charging............................ 8 Belt clip & optional headset....
Getting started Installation You must install and charge the handset battery before using the cordless handset. See pages 6-8 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 Quick reference guide Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed above the key. OFF/CLEAR On when the handset is charging in the charger. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. Press and hold to return to idle mode. DIR/ /VOL While entering names or numbers, press to delete a digit or a character. Press to scroll up while in menus. During a call, press to hang up.
Getting started Quick reference guide 1 1 LINE/FLASH/ 2 LINE/FLASH While reviewing a caller ID history entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory. Press 1 LINE/FLASH to make or answer a call on line 1. During a call, press to answer an incoming call on line 1 when you receive a call waiting alert. TONE Press 2 LINE/FLASH to make or answer a call on line 2.
Getting started Quick reference guide EQ During an outside call, intercom call, message or announcement playback, press to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing.
Getting started Charger installation Install the charger as shown below. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1. Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a www.telephones.att.com or 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. replacement, visit our website at call 2. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Getting started 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, matching the color-coded label. 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. Step 3 Charge the handset by placing it face up in the charger.
Getting started Battery installation and charging After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CLEAR. SET DATE --/--/-MM/DD/YY SET SET TIME --:-- -- SET To replace the battery, press the tab and slide the battery compartment cover downwards. Lift out the old battery and disconnect it from the handset. Follow the instructions on page 6 to install and charge the new battery.
Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 33 for battery operating times.
Getting started Belt clip & optional headset To remove the belt clip: To attach the belt clip: Gently lift either of the belt clip tabs, shown in the figure, outwards to remove the belt clip from the handset. Snap the belt clip into the slots on both sides of the handset as shown in the figure. For handsfree telephone conversations, you can 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 www.
Adding handset to your telephone base Adding and registering handsets Before using a new TL86009 handset, you must register it with the AT&T TL86109 telephone system (purchased separately). The AT&T TL86109 telephone system can accommodate up to 12 handsets. The handset provided with the TL86109 comes registered as HANDSET. You can register up to 11 additional handsets to the telephone base, and they will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, HANDSET 4 and so on).
Adding handset to your telephone base Expand your telephone system Add and register a handset When first purchased, each expansion handset shows Press [HOLD] on base for 4 sec, then press [#] on handset after a battery is installed. Each handset should be charged without interruption for at least 25 minutes before registering to the telephone base. For more details on battery charging, see the table on page 8. To register a handset: 1.
Adding handset to your telephone base Replace a handset If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all the handsets and then individually register each handset. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin. To deregister all handsets: 1. Press and hold FLASH on the telephone base for about 4 seconds until it shows Deregister all handsets? 2. Press the Yes softkey to continue.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, or to purchase accessories or replacement parts, 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 I 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 of range. • If the previous suggestions do not 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 telephone service provider. • Your line cord might be malfunctioning.
Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless handset isn’t performing normally. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the power adapter 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 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 Out of range OR no power at base appears on my cordless handset. • Ensure that the telephone base is powered up. • Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range. • Reset the telephone base. Unplug the 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 I get noise, static, or a weak signal even when I’m near the telephone base. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between each telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Appendix Troubleshooting 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 dial pad facing up. • When using a speakerphone, controlling background noise in your environment is essential. While you are listening to your party, press the MUTE softkey to temporarily turn your microphone off. When it is your turn to speak, remember to press the MUTE softkey again to turn the microphone on.
Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call. • Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to Ringer volume on your user’s manual. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the telephone base and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. • The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base. • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours.
Appendix Troubleshooting 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 with your cordless phone. 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 outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.
Appendix Troubleshooting The charge light is off. • Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely. • Unplug the 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. • Clean the cordless handset and charger charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth. My caller ID isn’t working. • Caller ID is a subscription service.
Appendix Troubleshooting I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections, and my telephone does not work. • Make sure your computer is powered on. • Make sure your Internet connection is working properly. • Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone service. • Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer.
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 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 might be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.
Appendix Important safety information Especially about corded telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
Appendix Important safety information Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S.
Appendix 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.
Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA 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 up. • Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
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 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 1 (800) 222-3111 or visit www.telephones.att.com; in Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. States of America, call 1.
Appendix Limited warranty 4.
Appendix Limited warranty 6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must: a. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and b. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and c. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number. 7.
Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz — 1928.448MHz Channels 5 Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Handset voltage 2.4 — 3.2 VDC Charger voltage (AC adapter output) 6VAC @300mA Replacement battery 2.4V 750mAH Operating times* Talk time (handset): up to seven hours Talk time (speakerphone): up to five hours Standby: up to seven 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.
Appendix Technical specifications 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 only 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.
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