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AT&T TL86109 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone Quick Start Guide

This guide covers the installation and basic operation of your AT&T TL86109 DECT 6.0 2-line corded/cordless telephone and answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology.

Installation

You must install and charge the handset battery before using the cordless handset. See page 5 for easy instructions.

Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Place the telephone base on a flat surface in a central and open location for optimum range and reception.

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

If your cellular phone is too close to the telephone base during a cellular call, you may hear interference. Ensure your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone is within 15 feet of the telephone base for a clear connection.

If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL), install a DSL filter between each telephone line cord and the wall jack to prevent noise and Caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL provider for more information.

Remove any protective sticker covering the handset or telephone base display before use.

For customer service or product information, visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Telephone Base Installation

Option 1: For using a 2-line wall jack

Connections:

Option 2: For using two separate wall jacks

Connections:

NOTES:

Charger Installation

Install the charger as shown. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Battery Installation and Charging

For best performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The battery fully charges after 16 hours of continuous charging.

  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.
  2. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
  3. Charge the handset by placing it face up in the charger. The CHARGE light indicates charging.

After installing the telephone, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. Refer to the user's manual for instructions. To skip, press the [OFF/CLEAR] button.

To replace the battery: Press the tab, slide the battery compartment cover downwards, lift out the old battery, and disconnect it. Follow the installation and charging instructions above for the new battery.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Quick Reference Guide - Handset

Softkeys [2]: Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.

CHARGE light: Blue ring around [DIR]/[▲]/[VOL]/[▼]/[CID]. On when the handset is charging.

[DIR]/[▲]/[VOL]: Scroll up in menus; increase volume during a call; show directory entries when idle; move cursor right when entering text.

[CELL]: Make or answer a cell call. Flashes quickly for incoming cell calls, slowly when a cell call is on hold.

[1 LINE]/[FLASH]: Make or answer a call on line 1. Answer an incoming call on line 1 during another call.

[1]: When reviewing Caller ID history, press repeatedly to add or remove '1' before dialing or saving.

[TONE]: Switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call (for pulse service).

[SPEAKER]: Turn on handset speakerphone. Press again to return to normal handset use.

[OFF]/[CLEAR]: Cancel operation, back up, or exit menus. Press and hold to return to idle mode. Delete a digit/character when entering text. Hang up during a call.

[VOL]/[▼]/[CID]: Scroll down in menus; decrease volume during a call; show Caller ID history when idle; move cursor left when entering text.

[2 LINE]/[FLASH]: Make or answer a call on line 2. Answer an incoming call on line 2 during another call.

[#] (pound key): Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing Caller ID history.

[REDIAL]/[PAUSE]: View redial list. Press and hold to insert a dialing pause when entering numbers.

[HOLD]: Put a call on hold.

[EQ]: During calls or playback, adjust audio quality.

[MENU]: Access the main menu with options like PLAY MESSAGES, ANSWERING SYS, DIRECTORY, CALL LOG, INTERCOM, RINGER, SETTINGS, WEBSITE.

Quick Reference Guide - Telephone Base

[▼CID]: Scroll down in menus; review call log when idle; move cursor left when entering text.

[CANCEL]: Exit menus without changes, or press and hold to return to idle mode. Delete a digit/character when entering text.

Softkeys [2]: Select menu items.

[▲DIR]: Scroll up in menus; show directory entries when idle; move cursor right when entering text.

Antenna light: On when cell line is in use. Flashes quickly for incoming cell calls.

DEVICE A/DEVICE B lights: On when paired/connected with a Bluetooth device. Flash alternately during pairing.

[REDIAL]: View redial list.

[◄]/[REPEAT]: Repeat or play previous message. Move cursor left when entering text.

[TONE]: Switch to tone dialing temporarily.

[HOLD]: Put a call on hold.

[VOLUME]: Adjust volume during playback or calls. Adjust base ringer volume when idle.

[FLASH]: Answer incoming call with call waiting alert.

[SPEAKER]: Switch between speakerphone and corded handset. Switch call from Bluetooth headset to speakerphone. Turn base speakerphone on/off.

[HEADSET]: Transfer call from base to Bluetooth headset. Use a connected Bluetooth headset. End call while using Bluetooth headset.

[▲]/[DELETE]: Delete current message. Enter menu to delete old messages. Scroll up in menus.

[/ON/OFF LINE 1] / [/ON/OFF LINE 2]: Turn answering system on or off.

[/SKIP]: Skip to next message during playback. Move cursor right when entering text.

[/REC]: Record a memo or announcement. Scroll down in menus.

[LINE 1]/[►▪]/[MAILBOX] / [LINE 2]/[►▪]/[MAILBOX]: Start or stop message playback.

[1 LINE]/[2 LINE]: Make or answer a call.

[CELLULAR]: Make or answer a cell call.

Introducing Bluetooth

The AT&T TL86109 system features Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Bluetooth Setup

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a 30-foot range. Keep paired devices within 15 feet of the telephone base for optimal performance.

Pair Your First Cell Phone

To pair and connect a cell phone:

  1. Press the [MENU] softkey on the base in idle mode.
  2. Navigate to [Bluetooth] using [▲DIR], [▼CID], [▲/DELETE], or [▼/REC] and press [SELECT].
  3. Navigate to [Add cellular] and press [SELECT]. The screen prompts to set your cell phone to search for devices; press [NEXT].
  4. Turn on your cell phone's Bluetooth feature and search for new devices.
  5. When your cell phone finds "AT&T DECT 6.0", follow the prompts on your cell phone to continue pairing.
  6. Enter the default PIN (0000) into your cell phone.
  7. Upon successful pairing, the base displays "Pairing complete".
  8. The base will ask "Connect cell to base?". Press [YES] to connect. Some phones may require a confirmation on the phone. The base will display "Device connected to the base", and the corresponding status icon ([A] or [B]) and device light ([DEVICE A] or [DEVICE B]) will turn on.

If you encounter pairing issues, check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.telephones.att.com.

NOTES:

Pair Your First Headset

To pair and connect a headset:

  1. Press the [MENU] softkey on the base in idle mode.
  2. Navigate to [Bluetooth] and press [SELECT].
  3. Navigate to [Add headset] and press [SELECT]. The screen prompts to set your headset to discoverable mode; press [NEXT].
  4. Set your headset to discoverable mode.
  5. Press [NEXT] to set the base to discoverable mode and search for your headset.
  6. Once found, press [SELECT].
  7. Enter your headset's PIN (usually 0000) and press [NEXT].
  8. If the PIN is correct, "Headset setup complete" is displayed.
  9. The base asks "Connect headset to base?". Press [YES] to confirm. "Headset setup completed. Device connected." will display, along with the status icon ([A] or [B]) and device light ([DEVICE A] or [DEVICE B]).

If you encounter pairing issues, check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.telephones.att.com.

NOTE: Pairing may take up to one minute. Retry if it fails.

Download Directory

Ensure your cell phone is paired and on the active devices list before downloading. Place your cell phone next to the base.

To download a cell phone directory:

  1. Press the [MENU] softkey on the base in idle mode.
  2. Navigate to [Bluetooth] and press [SELECT].
  3. Select [Download dir].
  4. Select the desired device if necessary, then press [SELECT].
  5. Choose one of the following options:
    • Phone memory: Download all contacts from phone memory.
    • SIM card only: Download all contacts from your SIM card.
    • Phone and SIM: Download contacts from both phone memory and SIM card.
    Press [SELECT]. The base shows download progress; cordless handsets display "LINK IN USE".
  6. When complete, "Download complete XXXX entries saved" is displayed. Press [OK] to return to the Bluetooth menu.

Telephone Settings

For complete instructions, refer to your user's manual.

Set Date/Time

To set the date and time manually:

  1. Press the [MENU] softkey on the handset or base in idle mode.
  2. Navigate to [SETTINGS] and press [SELECT].
  3. Navigate to [Set date/time] and press [SELECT].
  4. Select [Date/time].
  5. Use [▲] or [▼] to select the month, then press [SET] or enter the number using dialing keys.
  6. Use [▲] or [▼] to select the day, then press [SET] or enter the number.
  7. Use [▲] or [▼] to select the year, then press [SET] or enter the number.
  8. Use [▲] or [▼] to select the hour, then press [SET] or enter the number.
  9. Use [▲] or [▼] to select the minute, then press [SET] or enter the number.
  10. Use [▲] or [▼] to choose AM or PM, then press [SET] to confirm. A confirmation tone will sound.

NOTE: If the clock is not set, messages will announce "Time and day not set" before playback.

Telephone Operation

Make, Answer, or End a Call on Line 1 or Line 2

Using a cordless handset:

Using the telephone base:

Using a Bluetooth Headset

Keep the headset within 15 feet of the base for optimal performance.

Make, Answer, or End a Cell Call

Using a cordless handset:

Using the telephone base:

NOTE: If only one cell phone is connected, it's automatically selected. If two are connected, you'll be prompted to select one.

Conference Calls on Line 1 and Line 2

To conference both lines:

  1. Press the [OPTION] softkey on the handset or base.
  2. Press [SELECT] to choose [Conference]. The display shows "Lines now in conference".

To select an option during a conference call:

  1. Press the [OPTION] softkey.
  2. Use navigation keys ([▲]/[▼] or [▲DIR]/[▼CID]/[▲/DELETE]/[▼/REC]) to select an option:
    • End Line 1 (continue on line 2)
    • End Line 2 (continue on line 1)
    • End Conference
    • Directory
    • Call log
    Press [SELECT].

To end a conference call: Press [OFF]/[CLEAR] on the cordless handset (or place in charger), or return the corded handset to the base.

Hold

To place line 1 or 2 on hold: Press [HOLD] on handset or base. The line button will flash.

To resume line 1 or 2 call: Press the corresponding line button ([1 LINE]/[FLASH] or [2 LINE]/[FLASH] on handset; [1 LINE] or [2 LINE] on base).

To place a cell call on hold: Press [HOLD] on handset or base. The [CELLULAR] button will flash.

To resume a cell call: Press [CELL] on handset or [CELLULAR] on base.

Share an Outside Call

Using a cordless handset: Press the line button ([1 LINE]/[FLASH] or [2 LINE]/[FLASH]) or [CELL] on another handset to join the call. Press [OFF]/[CLEAR] or place handset in charger to hang up; the call continues until all hang up.

Using the telephone base: Lift the corded handset and press the line button ([1 LINE] or [2 LINE]) or [CELLULAR] to join the call. Place the corded handset in the base or press the line button ([1 LINE], [2 LINE], or [CELLULAR]) to hang up; the call continues until all hang up.

NOTES:

Call Transfer Using Intercom

To transfer an outside call:

Using a cordless handset:

  1. While on an outside call, press [OPTION].
  2. Navigate to [Intercom] and press [SELECT].
  3. If one cordless handset: press [SELECT]. If multiple: your handset displays "INTERCOM TO:". Select [BASE] (or press 0 for BASE and [SELECT]), or select another handset using navigation keys or number keys (1-9 for HANDSET 1-9, *0 for HANDSET 10, *1 for HANDSET 11, *2 for HANDSET 12) and press [SELECT] to initiate. The base/handset will display "Calling" and the destination will ring.
  4. To answer the call on another handset: press [1 LINE]/[FLASH], [2 LINE]/[FLASH], or [SPEAKER]. The outside call remains on hold, and both devices show "Intercom".
  5. To answer on the base: press [1 LINE], [2 LINE], or [SPEAKER]. The outside call remains on hold, and both devices show "Intercom".
  6. To complete the transfer: On the calling handset, press [OPTION] then [SELECT] for [Transfer], or place the original handset in the charger. The calling handset displays "Call transferred", and the other device connects to the outside call.

Using the telephone base:

  1. While on an outside call, press [OPTION].
  2. Navigate to [Intercom] and press [SELECT].
  3. If one cordless handset: the call is put on hold, and the base displays "Calling handset". The handset rings and displays "Base is calling". If multiple cordless handsets: the base displays "INTERCOM TO:". Select a destination handset using navigation keys or number keys (as above) and press [SELECT] to initiate. The base displays "Calling handset X", and the destination handset rings and displays "Base is calling".
  4. To answer on another handset: press [1 LINE]/[FLASH], [2 LINE]/[FLASH], or [SPEAKER]. The outside call is on hold, and both devices show "Intercom".
  5. To complete the transfer: Press [OPTION] then [SELECT] for [Transfer] on the base. The base displays "Call transferred", and the destination handset connects to the outside call.

Answering System Settings

Answer ON/OFF

To turn the answering system on or off:

Using the telephone base: Press [/ON/OFF LINE 1] or [/ON/OFF LINE 2] to turn the corresponding system on (announcement: "Calls will be answered", light on) or off (announcement: "Calls will not be answered", light off).

Using a cordless handset:

  1. Press the [MENU] softkey in idle mode.
  2. Navigate to [ANSWERING SYS] and press [SELECT].
  3. Choose [Mailbox 1] or [Mailbox 2] and press [SELECT].
  4. Navigate to [Answer ON/OFF] and press [SELECT].
  5. Choose [On] or [Off] and press [SET] to confirm.

Record Your Own Announcement

Using a cordless handset:

  1. Press the [MENU] softkey in idle mode.
  2. Navigate to [ANSWERING SYS] and press [SELECT].
  3. Choose [Mailbox 1] or [Mailbox 2] and press [SELECT].
  4. Select [Announcement].
  5. Select [Annc audio].
  6. Choose [Annc A] or [Annc B] and press [RECORD].
  7. The handset will announce, "Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done." Speak into the microphone after the tone.
  8. Press [STOP] when finished recording.
  9. The handset plays the announcement; press [STOP] to stop playback.

Using the telephone base:

  1. Press the [MENU] softkey in idle mode.
  2. Navigate to [Answering sys] and press [SELECT].
  3. Choose [Mailbox 1] or [Mailbox 2] and press [SELECT].
  4. Select [Announcement].
  5. Select [Annc audio].
  6. Choose [Annc A] or [Annc B] and press [RECORD].
  7. The base will announce, "Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done." Speak into the microphone after the tone.
  8. Press [STOP] when finished recording.
  9. The base plays the announcement; press [STOP] to stop playback.

Alternative recording method (Base): Press [/REC] in idle mode, navigate to [Announcement], select mailbox, choose announcement type ([Annc A] only, [Annc B] only, or [A & B schedule]), and press [RECORD] after the tone.

NOTES:

Answering System Operation

Message Playback

To listen to messages at the telephone base: Press [LINE 1]/[►▪]/[MAILBOX] or [LINE 2]/[►▪]/[MAILBOX] to listen on the corresponding line.

Options during playback:

To listen to messages with a cordless handset:

  1. Press the [MENU] softkey in idle mode.
  2. Select [PLAY MESSAGES].
  3. Select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press [SELECT].
  4. If new and old messages exist, select [Play new msgs] or [Play old msgs] and press [SELECT].

Options during playback:

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