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AT&T CRL81212 - User Manual

AT&T CRL81212
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Complete users manual
CRL81112/CRL81212
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone
with caller ID/call waiting

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AT&T CRL81212 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAT&T
ModelCRL81212
CategoryTelephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome and Introduction

Product Identification

Details model number, type, serial number, and purchase information for the AT&T phone.

Hearing Aid and Energy Star

Information on hearing aid compatibility and ENERGY STAR certification for the product.

Package Contents

Included Items List

Lists all components included in the AT&T telephone package.

Handset Quick Start Guide

Handset Button Functions

Explains the function of each button on the AT&T cordless handset.

Handset Menu Navigation

Accessing Main Menu Options

Guide to navigating the AT&T handset's main menu system.

Telephone Base Quick Start Guide

Base Status Indicators

Details the meaning of the IN USE and HANDSET LOCATOR indicators on the base.

Phone Installation

Optimal Base Placement

Recommendations for placing the telephone base for best performance and range.

DSL Service Filter Note

Requirement for a DSL filter when using DSL internet service.

Base and Charger Setup

Connecting Telephone Base

Step-by-step instructions for installing the telephone base and connecting cords.

Connecting Battery Charger

Instructions for connecting the handset charger and power adapter.

Battery Installation and Charging

Interpreting Battery Status

Explanation of battery status indicators shown on the handset screen.

Installing the Handset Battery

Procedure for installing the rechargeable battery into the cordless handset.

Charging and Power Recovery

Handset Charging Process

Details on charging the handset and the CHARGE light indicator.

Date and Time Setup Prompt

Information on setting date and time after power loss or registration.

Flexible Installation Options

Wall Mounting Instructions

Step-by-step guide for mounting the telephone base on a wall.

Converting Installation

Wall to Tabletop Reversion

Instructions on how to remove the telephone base from a wall mount.

Handset Settings Menu

Using the Settings Menu

General instructions on how to navigate and use the handset settings menu.

Adjusting Ringer Volume Levels

Guide to setting the ringer volume from 1 to 6 or turning it off.

Handset Ringer Tone Selection

Choosing from 10 Ringer Tones

How to select one of the 10 available ringer tones for the handset.

Setting Handset Date and Time

Manual Date and Time Configuration

Step-by-step process for manually setting the date and time on the handset.

Handset Language and Voicemail Setup

Changing Display Language

How to select English, French, or Spanish for the handset display.

Configuring Voicemail Speed Dial

Setting up speed dial access for your voicemail number.

Voicemail Indicator Management

Visual Message Waiting Notification

Explanation of the visual indicator for new voicemail messages.

Clearing the Voicemail Indicator

Procedure to manually turn off the new voicemail indicator.

Handset Naming and Key Tones

Customizing Handset Names

How to assign a unique name to each system handset.

Enabling;Disabling Key Tones

Adjusting or turning off the audible beep for key presses.

Caller ID Time Sync and Area Code

Automatic Date;Time Sync via CID

Enabling or disabling automatic date and time setting using Caller ID.

Setting Your Home Area Code

Entering the local area code for simplified dialing from Caller ID.

Dialing Modes and Web Access

Switching Dialing Mode

Changing the dial mode between Touch-tone and Pulse.

Accessing AT&T Website

Displays the official AT&T website address for the product.

Quiet Mode Operation

Activating and Deactivating Quiet Mode

How to silence all sounds for a set period (1-12 hours).

Basic Handset Call Operations

Making, Answering, and Ending Calls

Procedures for initiating, receiving, and terminating phone calls.

Temporary Ringer Muting

How to temporarily silence an incoming call's ringer.

Advanced Handset Features

Using the Speakerphone

Instructions for using the handsfree speakerphone function.

Last Number Redial Function

How to redial the last 10 dialed numbers.

Handset Audio Enhancements

Adjusting Audio Quality with Equalizer

How to use the equalizer to improve audio clarity.

On-Call Operations

Controlling Listening Volume

Adjusting the listening volume level during a call.

Handling Call Waiting

How to manage incoming calls when already on a call.

Using the Mute Feature

Temporarily disabling the microphone during a call.

On-Call Directory Access

Utilizing Chain Dialing

Accessing directory or call log numbers during an active call.

On-Call Audio and Dialing

Enhancing Audio with Audio Assist

Using Audio Assist to make voices louder and clearer.

Temporary Tone Dialing for Services

Switching to tone dialing for accessing services like phone banking.

Multi-Handset Call Transfer

Performing a Blind Call Transfer

Transferring an outside call to another handset without prior notification.

Multi-Handset Operations

Locating Handsets

Using the handset locator feature to find misplaced handsets.

Joining Ongoing Calls

How to join a call that is already in progress on another handset.

Intercom Functionality

Initiating Intercom Conversations

Steps to start an intercom call between handsets.

Receiving Intercom Calls

How to answer an incoming intercom call on another handset.

Intercom Call Transfer and Sharing

Transferring and Sharing Calls via Intercom

How to transfer or share an outside call using the intercom feature.

Directory Basics

Understanding Shared Directory

Information on how the phone directory is shared across all handsets.

Directory Storage Capacity

Details on the maximum number of entries the directory can store.

Adding Contacts to Directory

Creating New Directory Entries

Step-by-step guide for adding new contacts to the phone directory.

Directory Entry Details and Input

Dialing Key Character Mapping

Chart showing characters associated with each dialing key for text input.

Saving Predialed Numbers

How to save a pre-dialed phone number into the directory.

Searching and Browsing Directory

Viewing Stored Directory Entries

How to browse through existing entries in the phone directory.

Searching Directory by Name

Methods for finding directory contacts by searching for names.

Managing Directory Entries

Dialing from Directory Entries

How to dial a number directly from a displayed directory entry.

Deleting Directory Entries

Procedure for removing contacts from the phone directory.

Editing Directory Entries

How to modify existing contact numbers and names in the directory.

Speed Dial Setup

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

Instructions for assigning phone numbers to speed dial locations.

Reassigning Speed Dial Numbers

How to change or update existing speed dial assignments.

Speed Dial Management

Deleting Speed Dial Entries

Procedure for clearing speed dial numbers.

Making Speed Dial Calls

How to initiate calls using the speed dial feature.

Speed Dial Access to Voicemail

Using speed dial key 1 to access voicemail.

Understanding Caller ID

Caller ID with Call Waiting Service

Explanation of how Caller ID works with call waiting service.

Caller ID Log Management

Caller ID Log Functionality

How the phone stores and displays incoming call information.

Missed Call Notifications

How the handset indicates new or missed calls.

Caller ID Features and Review

Directory Memory Match

How caller ID names match directory entries based on phone number.

Reviewing Call History

How to view and interact with the caller ID history log.

Caller ID Dialing and Deletion

Adjusting Caller ID Dialing Options

Changing the number format for dialing from the caller ID log.

Dialing from Caller ID Log

How to make a call directly from an entry in the caller ID log.

Deleting All Caller ID Entries

Procedure to clear all entries from the caller ID log.

Saving Call History to Directory

Adding Caller ID Entries to Directory

How to save incoming call details from the log to the directory.

Caller ID Data Issues

Reasons for Missing Caller ID

Explanations for why caller ID information may not display.

Appendix: Handset Registration

Registering a Handset to the Base

Step-by-step guide for pairing a new cordless handset with the base.

Appendix: Deregistering Handsets

Procedure to Deregister All Handsets

Instructions on how to remove all registered handsets from the base.

Appendix: Alerts and Indicators

Interpreting Screen Icons

Meanings of various icons displayed on the handset screen.

Understanding Handset Alert Tones

Descriptions of different audible alerts and tones for the handset.

Appendix: Indicator Lights

Telephone Base IN USE Light

Explanation of the IN USE light status on the telephone base.

Handset CHARGE Light Status

Meaning of the CHARGE light on the handset when charging.

Appendix: Handset Screen Messages

Common Handset Display Messages

Explanation of frequently displayed messages on the handset screen.

Appendix: Additional Screen Messages

More Handset Display Messages

Further messages that may appear on the handset display.

Appendix: Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting: Phone Not Working

Steps to resolve issues where the phone is completely unresponsive.

Troubleshooting: No Dial Tone

Solutions for when the phone does not produce a dial tone.

Appendix: Troubleshooting Dialing and Performance

Troubleshooting: Cannot Dial Out

Steps to resolve problems preventing outgoing calls.

Troubleshooting: Handset Performance Issues

Addressing general issues with cordless handset performance.

Appendix: Troubleshooting Signal and Sound

Troubleshooting: Interference and Weak Signals

Resolving issues with noise, static, or weak signals.

Troubleshooting: Poor Speakerphone Sound

Tips to improve sound quality when using the speakerphone.

Appendix: Troubleshooting Calls and Charging

Troubleshooting: Hearing Other Calls

Steps to resolve issues where other calls are heard during a conversation.

Troubleshooting: Handset Not Ringing

Solutions for when the handset does not ring for incoming calls.

Appendix: Troubleshooting Advanced Issues

Troubleshooting: Intermittent Calls

Resolving issues where calls cut in and out during use.

Troubleshooting: Charge Light Off

Steps to take if the battery charge light does not turn on.

Troubleshooting: Caller ID Not Working

Diagnosing and resolving problems with the Caller ID feature.

Appendix: Troubleshooting System and Language

Troubleshooting: Caller ID During Calls

Resolving Caller ID issues when making or receiving calls.

Troubleshooting: New Voicemail Alerts

Understanding and addressing new voicemail notifications.

Troubleshooting: Resetting LCD Language

How to change the LCD language back to English if set incorrectly.

Appendix: Troubleshooting Voicemail and Service

Troubleshooting: Voicemail Retrieval

Steps to take if you cannot retrieve voicemail messages.

Troubleshooting: Computer-Based Phone Service

Resolving issues with nontraditional phone services using a computer.

Appendix: Common Equipment Fixes

General Electronic Equipment Reset Procedure

A common method to fix electronic equipment not responding normally.

Appendix: Phone Maintenance

General Telephone Care

Tips for handling and caring for your AT&T cordless telephone.

Protecting Against Water Damage

Precautions to avoid damage from water or moisture.

Appendix: Cleaning and Storm Safety

Electrical Storm Safety Precautions

Safety measures to take during electrical storms.

Proper Telephone Cleaning Methods

Guidelines for safely cleaning the telephone's casing.

Appendix: Essential Safety Information

General Safety Precautions for Use

Alerts and basic safety precautions for operating the telephone.

Appendix: Usage Safety Guidelines

Specific Telephone Usage Warnings

Important warnings related to using the telephone, including gas leaks.

Safety Precautions for Water and Cleaning

Safety instructions concerning water exposure and cleaning agents.

Appendix: Product Handling Safety

Referencing Troubleshooting and Warranty

Guidance on seeking help for product issues and warranty claims.

Battery Safety and Handling

Safety precautions for handling and replacing batteries.

Appendix: Cordless Phone Safety

Cordless Phone Privacy and Power Safety

Information on cordless phone privacy limitations and electrical safety.

Minimizing Television Interference

Tips to reduce or prevent interference with TVs and VCRs.

Appendix: Battery and Pacemaker Safety

Rechargeable Battery Care and Disposal

Guidelines for handling, disposing of, and recycling rechargeable batteries.

Safety Guidelines for Pacemaker Users

Precautions for users with implanted cardiac pacemakers.

Appendix: Regulatory Compliance

FCC Part 68 and ACTA Standards

Compliance information regarding FCC Part 68 and ACTA.

Appendix: FCC Part 15 Radio Frequency

Radio Frequency Interference Management

Measures to correct and prevent harmful radio frequency interference.

Appendix: Limited Warranty Details

Understanding Warranty Coverage

Details on what the limited warranty covers for the AT&T product.

Procedure for Obtaining Warranty Service

Steps to follow to get warranty service for the product.

Appendix: Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Information on what is not covered by the limited warranty.

Steps for Requesting Warranty Service

How to initiate a warranty claim and what information is needed.

Appendix: Warranty Service Requirements

Required Items for Warranty Service

List of items and information needed when returning the product for warranty.

Appendix: Technical Specifications Overview

Specifications: Frequency, Temperature, Voltage

Technical data including RF band, operating temperature, and voltages.

Specifications: Operating Time and Adapters

Details on talk time, standby time, and power adapter specifications.

Appendix: Technical Specifications Features

DECT 6.0 Digital Technology Explained

Explanation of the DECT 6.0 technology for enhanced range and clarity.

Telephone Operating Range Information

Information on the factors affecting the telephone's operating range.

HD Audio Functionality

Details on how HD audio improves sound quality for calls.

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