User’s manual TL90078 DECT 6.
Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please thoroughly 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 TL92278/TL92328/TL92378 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 #: TL90078 Type: DECT 6.
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User’s manual TL90078 DECT 6.0 expansion handset for use with AT&T models TL92278/TL92328/TL92378 Table of contents Getting started Appendix A Quick reference guide................1 Handset status icon.....................4 Installation........................................5 Charger installation......................6 Battery installation & charging.......................................7 Adding and registering handsets................................... 10 Replacing a handset.................
Getting started Quick reference guide MENU/SELECT CHARGE indicator Press to display the menu. While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting. On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. DIR / CID DELETE/MUTE Press DIR to display directory entries. Press to scroll up while in menus. While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right. Press to increase the listening volume when on a call. During a call, press to mute microphone.
Getting started Quick reference guide REDIAL/PAUSE HOLD Press to view redial memory. While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause. Press to put the HOME or CELLULAR call on hold. HOME/FLASH CELLULAR Press to make or answer a HOME call. Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming HOME call. Flashes slowly when a HOME call is on hold. During a HOME call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated. Press to make or answer a CELLULAR call.
Getting started Quick reference guide Feature menu The > symbol highlights a menu item. >DIRECTORY CALL LOG Menu Feature menu DIRECTORY CALL LOG INTERCOM RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE KEY TONE LANGUAGE CLR VOICEMAIL HOME AREA CODE Using menus Press items. or to scroll through menu Press MENU/SELECT to select or save changes to a highlighted menu item. Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
Getting started Handset status icons HANDSET 1 25 MISSED CALLS NEW MUTE 10:21 11/23 AM HOME line - on steady when the HOME line is in use. CELLULAR line - on steady when the CELLULAR line is in use. BLUETOOTH - on steady when a cellular phone is connected with the telephone base. NEW VOICEMAIL - new voicemail received on your HOME line. SPEAKERPHONE - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is turned off. Battery status - battery is charging (animated display).
Getting started Installation You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. STOP! See pages 7-9 for easy instructions. Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset or telephone base display - remove it before use. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Getting started Charger installation Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapter(s) 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. 2. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Getting started Battery installation & charging Install the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or 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 37 for battery operating times.
Getting started Battery installation & charging Step 1 Press the depression and slide the battery compartment cover downwards (if necessary). Step 2 Plug the battery securely into the connector inside the handset battery compartment, matching the colorcoded label. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up as indicated. Step 3 Align the cover flat against the battery compartment cover, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
Getting started Battery installation & charging Step 4 Charge the handset by placing it face up in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light will be on when charging. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT8001). To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Appendix A Adding and registering handsets Before using a new TL90078 handset, you must register it with the AT&T TL92278/TL92328/TL92378 telephone system (purchased separately). The AT&T TL92278/TL92328/TL92378 telephone system can accommodate up to 12 handsets. The handsets provided with the TL92278 come pre-registered as HANDSET 1 and HANDSET 2.
Appendix A Adding and registering handsets NOT REGISTERED PRESS HNDST LOC 4 SEC ON BASE PLEASE WAIT... HANDSET X REGISTERED When first purchased, all expansion handsets show NOT REGISTERED on the screen. New handsets may need to be charged without interruption for at least 10 minutes before registering to the telephone base. To register a handset to your telephone base 1. Make sure the handset is out of the telephone base or charger and shows NOT REGISTERED before you begin registration. 2.
Appendix A Replacing a handset You may need to deregister your handsets if: You have twelve registered handsets and need to replace a unit. -ORYou wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets. You must first deregister ALL the handsets, and then re-register each handset you wish to use. Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page before beginning the deregistration process. To deregister all handsets 1.
Appendix B 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 B 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 B 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.
Appendix B Troubleshooting The handset • Unplug the battery from the handset and screen shows plug it back in (pages 8-9). The screen PRESS HNDST should now show NOT REGISTERED and LOC 4 SEC ON you can follow the registration instructions BASE and the on page 11. handset is out of the telephone base or charger. SEARCHING FOR • Ensure that the telephone base is powered up. BASE appears on my cordless • Place the cordless handset in the telephone handset.
Appendix B Troubleshooting The batteries will not hold a charge. • If the cordless handset is in its telephone base or charger and the charge light does not come on, refer to The charge light is off in this Troubleshooting guide. • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to its base when not in use. • You may need to purchase a new battery.
Appendix B Troubleshooting • 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. • If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn't solve the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector. • Relocate your phone to a higher location.
Appendix B Troubleshooting My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call. • Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in the manual provided with your TL92278/ TL92328/TL92378 telephone. • 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.
Appendix B Troubleshooting • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from electronic devices like television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones. • Re-install the battery, and place cordless handset in the telephone base. Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place. • Your line cord might be malfunctioning.
Appendix B Troubleshooting • 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). The charge light is off. • Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely. • 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 B 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 C 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 D 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 D Important safety information • Replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual (pages 8-9). 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.
Appendix D Important safety information • Rechargeable batteries: This product contains 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. Do not burn or puncture.
Appendix D 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 E 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 E 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 E 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 F 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 F 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 G 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 G 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 G 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 G 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.
Appendix H Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536 MHz — 1928.448 MHz 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 Operation Operating time* Talk time (handset) Up to nine hours Talk time (speakerphone) Up to two hours Standby Up to five days * Operating times will vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
Appendix H Technical specifications 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.
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