Telephone base installation
If you have DSL
high-speed Internet
service, a DSL
filter (not included)
is required. The
DSL filter must be
plugged into the
telephone wall jack.
This quick start guide provides you with basic instructions only.
For more complete instructions, refer to your Abridged user’s
manual provided in the package, or see the online Complete
user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals.
Plug the power
adapter into an
electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch.
Charger installation
Battery installation
Install the battery as shown below. Charge your handset(s) before initial use.
The battery is fully charged after 10 hours of continuous charging.
Quick start guide
CRL81112/CRL81212
Plug the telephone
base power adapter
into an electrical
outlet not controlled
by a wall switch..
Route the
cords through
the slots.
Plug one end of
the telephone
line cord into a
telephone jack or
a DSL filter.
3. Charge the handset by
placing it face forward
in the telephone base
or charger.
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342).
Raise the
antenna.
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Caution: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit
our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111.
In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Quick reference guide
Handset
side view
Initial settings
We recommend you program your telephone system before use.
The following are a few examples of common features to set before using
the telephone. Refer to the Handset settings in the Abridged user’s manual
or the online Complete user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all
telephone features.
Set date/time
Set the date/time before using the telephone.
1. MENU -> q or p -> Set date/time -> SELECT.
2. Enter the month, day and year using the dialing keys -> SELECT.
3. Enter the hour and minute using the dialing keys.
4. q or p to choose AM or PM -> SELECT.
Handset ringer volume
You can set the ringer volume level to one of the six levels or turn the
ringer off.
1. MENU -> q or p -> Ringers -> SELECT.
2. SELECT to select Ringer volume.
3. q or p to choose the desired level -> SELECT.
Language
If you have accidentally changed the screen display language and want to
switch it back to English, follow the steps below.
MENU in idle mode -> enter-> enter 364#.•
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1. Plug the battery
connector securely
into the socket inside
the handset battery
compartment. Insert
the supplied battery
with the label THIS
SIDE UP facing up as
indicated.
2. Align the cover flat
against the battery
compartment, then
slide it upwards
until it clicks into
place.
Telephone
base
IN USE indicator
On when the handset is in use.
On when a handset is being
registered.
Flashes when there is an incoming
call or when handsets are being
deregistered.
Flashes when another telephone is
in use on the same line.
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HANDSET LOCATOR
While the telephone is idle, press
to page all handsets.
Press and hold to begin handset
deregistration.
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Telephone operation
Operation Steps
Making a call
Press PHONE or /SPEA�ERSPEA�ER -> Enter the telephone
number.
On-hook dialing
(predialing)
Enter the telephone number -> Press PHONE or
/SPEA�ERSPEA�ER to call.
Answering a call
Press PHONE or /SPEA�ERSPEA�ER, or press any dialing key
(0-9, TONE or #).
Ending a call
Press OFF or return the handset to the telephone base
or charger.
Speakerphone
During a call, press /SPEA�ERSPEA�ER to switch between
handsfree speakerphone and normal handset use.
Redial Press REDIAL repeatedly to select the desired entry
-> PHONE or /SPEA�ERSPEA�ER to call.
Volume control
Press VOLUMEq to decrease or press VOLUMEp to
increase the listening volume during a call.
Call waiting
(Requires subscription
from telephone
service provider)
Press FLASH to put current call on hold and to take the
new call; press again to switch back and forth between
calls.
Plug the power cord and telephone
line cord into the jacks.
qCID/VOLUME
Show caller ID history.
Scroll down in menus.
Move cursor to the left when
entering names or numbers.
Decrease listening volume when
on a call.
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MUTE/DELETE
Mute the microphone during a call.
Delete the displayed entry while in the
directory, call log or redial list.
Delete digits or characters when using
the dialing keys.
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PHONE/FLASH
Make or answer a call.
Answer a call waiting call during
a call.
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/SPEA�ERSPEA�ER
Switch between the speakerphone
and handset.
pDIR/VOLUME
Show directory entries.
Scroll up in menus.
Move cursor to the right when
entering names or numbers.
Increase listening volume when
on a call.
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SELECT/MENU
Show the menu.
Select an item or save an entry
or setting while in the menu.
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OFF/CANCEL
Hang up a call.
Press to cancel an operation,
back up to the previous menu,
or exit the menu display, or
press and hold to return to
idle mode.
Press and hold in idle mode to
erase the missed call indicator.
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REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last
10 numbers dialed.
Press and hold to insert a dialing
pause while entering numbers.
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1
Press repeatedly to add or
remove 1 in front of the call log
entry before dialing or saving it
to the directory.
Press and hold to set or dial your
voicemail number.
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TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing
temporarily during a call if you have
pulse service.
Handset
AUDIO ASSIST
®
Voices will sound louder and
clearer when you press
AUDIO ASSIST
®
while you are
on a call using the handset.
CHARGE indicator
On when the handset is charging
in the telephone base or charger.
EQ
Change the audio quality to best
suit your hearing.
Audio Assist
®
is a registered trademark of Advanced American Telephones.
QUIET # (pound key)
Press repeatedly to display
other dialing options when
reviewing a caller ID log entry.
Press and hold to enter the
QUIET mode setting screen, or
to deactivate QUIET mode.
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