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AT&T DLP73290 User Manual

AT&T DLP73290
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Complete user’s manual
DLP73290/DLP73390/DLP73490/
DLP73590
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

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AT&T DLP73290 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAT&T
ModelDLP73290
CategoryAnswering Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting started

Important Safety Information

Covers essential safety precautions for using the telephone to prevent hazards.

Installation Guide

Instructions on how to install the telephone base and connect it to power and phone lines.

Telephone Base Quick Reference

Overview of buttons and functions on the telephone base for quick access.

Handset Quick Reference

Overview of buttons and functions on the cordless handset for quick access.

Base and Charger Setup

Step-by-step guide for connecting the telephone base and its charger.

Battery Installation and Charging

Instructions for installing the battery and the process of charging the handset.

Smart keys

Add a Speed Dial Number

Guide on assigning a speed dial number to a smart key for quick access.

Add a Speed Dial Number via Directory

Method to link a directory entry to a smart key for speed dial functionality.

Add an Emergency Number

Steps to assign an emergency contact number to a smart key.

Add a Menu Option

Procedure to assign a menu option shortcut to a smart key.

Change a Smart Key Function

How to reassign or modify the function of an existing smart key.

Edit a Speed Dial Number

Instructions for modifying an existing speed dial number assigned to a smart key.

Edit an Emergency Number

Process to update an emergency number linked to a smart key.

Delete a Speed Dial Number

How to remove a speed dial number from a smart key.

Delete an Emergency Number

Process to remove an emergency number from a smart key.

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

Overview of the AT&T telephone system's Bluetooth features and capabilities.

Connect to Cell™ application

Details on using the Connect to Cell app to integrate your Android phone.

Glossary of terms

Definitions of key terms used in the Bluetooth section of the manual.

Bluetooth setup

Step-by-step instructions for pairing and connecting Bluetooth devices like cell phones and headsets.

Add a cell phone

Detailed steps to pair and connect a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to the telephone base.

Add a headset

Instructions for pairing and connecting a Bluetooth headset to the telephone system.

Disconnect/reconnect your Bluetooth device

Procedure for disconnecting and reconnecting paired Bluetooth devices.

Edit / remove your Bluetooth cell phone or headset

How to manage (edit or remove) paired Bluetooth devices from the system.

Auto connection

Explanation of how the system automatically connects to active Bluetooth devices.

Device list and connection

Information about managing paired devices and their connection status.

Download directory

Steps to download contact entries from a cell phone to the telephone directory.

Remote voice control

How to use voice-controlled applications on your connected cell phone via the telephone.

Telephone settings

Handset settings

Configuration options for the cordless handset, accessed via the menu.

Ringer volume

Adjusting the volume for home and cell call ringers on the handset and base.

Ringer tone

Selecting different ringtones for incoming home and cell calls on the handset.

LCD language

Setting the display language for the handset screen to English, French, or Spanish.

Set date and time

Manually setting the date and time for the answering system announcements.

Caller ID announce

Enabling or disabling audible announcements for incoming calls based on Caller ID.

Set speed dial voicemail number

Saving your voicemail number for quick access using the '1' key.

Clear voicemail indicator/indication

Turning off the visual indicator for new voicemail when messages have been accessed.

Key tone

Adjusting or disabling the audible beep for each key press on the handset.

Home area code

Setting a home area code to display shorter numbers for local calls in Caller ID.

Dial mode

Switching between Touch-tone and Pulse dialing modes for outgoing calls.

QUIET mode

Activating a mode to silence all sounds for a set period, with exceptions.

Telephone base settings

Ringer volume

Adjusting the ringer volume level or turning it off for incoming calls on the base.

Ringer tone

Selecting one of ten ringer tones for incoming home or cell calls on the base.

Set date/time

Manually setting the date and time on the telephone base for message playback.

LCD language

Changing the display language on the telephone base screen to English, French, or Spanish.

Caller ID announce

Enabling or disabling audible announcements for incoming calls on the base.

Set speed dial voicemail number

Saving voicemail number for quick access via handset key.

Clear voicemail indication

Turning off the visual indicator for new voicemail on the base.

Key tone

Adjusting or disabling the audible beep for key presses on the telephone base.

Use caller ID to automatically set date and time

Enabling/disabling automatic date/time synchronization using Caller ID service.

Dial mode

Changing the dial mode between Touch-tone and Pulse on the telephone base.

Dim mode

Setting the base LCD screen to dim after a selected period of time.

Brightness

Adjusting the brightness level of the base's LCD screen.

Wallpaper

Changing the background image of the telephone base's LCD screen.

Countdown timer

Using the telephone base as a timer for various activities like cooking or meetings.

Telephone operation

Make, answer or end a home call

Instructions for initiating, receiving, and terminating calls on the home phone line.

Make, answer or end a cell call

Guide for making, answering, and ending calls using the connected cell phone line.

Silence the ringer

Temporarily silencing the ringer of the handset or base without disconnecting a call.

Call waiting on the home line

Managing incoming calls when already on a call on the home line.

Call waiting on the cell line

Managing incoming calls when already on a call using the cell line.

Options while on calls

Features available during an active call, such as speakerphone and volume control.

Temporary tone dialing

Switching from pulse to touch-tone dialing temporarily during a call for services.

Chain dialing

Initiating dialing sequences from stored numbers while on a call.

Redial

Accessing and dialing numbers from the redial list.

Handset locator

Using the base to find a misplaced handset by making it ring.

Multiple handset use

Join a call in progress

How to join an ongoing call with another handset or the telephone base.

Intercom

Using the intercom feature for conversations between system devices.

Call transfer using intercom

Transferring an outside call from one device to another using the intercom feature.

Push-to-talk (PTT)

Using the PTT feature for direct broadcast communication between devices.

Answer a PTT call

Responding to a Push-to-Talk call initiated by another device.

Change a one-to-one PTT call to an intercom call

Converting a PTT call into an intercom call for continued conversation.

Answer an incoming call during a PTT call

Handling incoming calls received while a PTT session is active.

Make an outgoing call during PTT call

Initiating a new call from a device while a PTT session is active.

End or leave a PTT call

Procedures for ending a Push-to-Talk call from either the initiating or destination device.

Directory

About the directory

Information on the capacity and functionality of the telephone's directory.

Create and review entries

Instructions for adding new contacts and browsing existing entries in the directory.

Add a predialed telephone number to the directory

Saving a number that has already been dialed into the directory.

Review the directory

Steps to browse through the stored contact entries in the directory.

Search by name

How to find contacts in the directory by searching alphabetically.

Dial, delete and edit a directory entry

Procedures for dialing, removing, and modifying existing directory entries.

Delete all directory entries

How to clear all stored contacts from the directory at once.

Caller ID

About caller ID

Information on how Caller ID services work and what information is displayed.

Caller ID operation

Managing Caller ID features like missed calls, memory match, and reviewing the log.

View dialing options

Adjusting the number of digits dialed from Caller ID log entries.

Dial a caller ID log entry

Making calls directly from the Caller ID log.

Save a caller ID log entry to the directory

Adding contact information from the Caller ID log to the phone's directory.

Save a caller ID log entry to the block list

Adding a number from the Caller ID log directly to the call block list.

Save a caller ID log entry to the star name list

Marking a Caller ID entry with a star for special handling.

Delete caller ID log entries

Removing specific entries or all entries from the Caller ID log.

Reasons for missing caller ID information

Explains common reasons why Caller ID information might not be displayed.

Smart call blocker

About Smart call blocker

Introduction to the Smart Call Blocker feature for screening incoming calls.

Overview

Visual diagram explaining the functionality and call flow of the Smart Call Blocker.

Call categories

Classification of incoming calls into categories like Welcome, Unwelcome, and Unknown.

Call handling

How the Smart Call Blocker manages calls based on categories and screening modes.

Call block settings

Configuration options for managing the block list, star name list, and screening profiles.

Block list

Adding and managing numbers to prevent their calls from ringing through.

Edit a block entry

Modifying existing entries in the block list, including number and name.

Delete a block entry

Removing specific entries from the block list.

Star name list

Managing a list of names/organizations to ensure their calls ring through.

Add a star name entry

Adding names or organizations to the star name list for preferential call handling.

Review star name list

Browsing through the entries currently saved in the star name list.

Save a caller ID log entry to star name list

Marking a Caller ID entry with a star for special handling.

Edit a star name entry

Modifying existing entries in the star name list.

Delete a star name entry

Removing specific entries from the star name list.

Set call screening mode on/off

Enabling or disabling the Smart Call Blocker's call screening functionality.

Screening announcements

Information on default and custom screening announcements for unknown or robocalls.

Play your current screening announcement

Listening to the currently active screening announcement for unknown or robocalls.

Record your name for screening announcements

Steps to record a personalized name for screening announcements.

Set SCB screening profile

Choosing predefined profiles (e.g., Screen unknown, Block unknown) for call handling.

Screen unknown callers

Details on how the system screens unknown home calls and asks for caller names.

Screen robocalls

How the system screens robocalls by asking callers to press the pound key.

Option while on a call

Using Call Block feature to end a call during an active conversation.

Answering system

Answering system settings

Configuration options for the answering system, including announcement and call screening.

Announcement

Recording or using a default outgoing announcement for the answering system.

Answer on/off

Turning the telephone's built-in answering system on or off.

Voice guide to set up answering system

Using a voice-guided setup for the answering system's features.

Call screening

Enabling or disabling the ability to hear incoming messages as they are recorded.

Number of rings

Setting the number of rings before the answering system answers an incoming call.

Remote access code

Changing the two-digit code used to access the answering system remotely.

Message alert tone

Turning on or off the tone that alerts to new messages.

Message recording time

Setting the maximum length for incoming messages.

About the answering system

Information on message capacity, voice prompts, and differences between system and voicemail.

Message playback

Listening to recorded messages on the telephone base or handset.

Delete all old messages

Removing all previously recorded messages from the answering system.

Record and play memos

Recording and playing personal memos using the answering system.

Remote access

Accessing answering system functions remotely via phone.

Appendix

Add and register handsets/headsets

Instructions for adding and registering new cordless handsets or headsets to the telephone base.

Deregister handsets

Process for removing registered handsets from the telephone base.

Screen icons

Explanation of icons displayed on the handset screen.

Handset indicator lights

Description of the indicator lights on the cordless handset.

Telephone base indicator lights

Explanation of the indicator lights on the telephone base.

Handset alert tones

Meaning of different alert tones heard on the handset.

Telephone base alert tones

Meaning of different alert tones heard on the telephone base.

Screen messages

List of common screen messages and their explanations.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems encountered with the telephone system.

I cannot pair my cell phone to the telephone base.

Troubleshooting steps for issues pairing a cell phone with the telephone base.

I cannot pair my headset to the telephone base.

Troubleshooting steps for issues pairing a Bluetooth headset with the telephone base.

I cannot connect my cell phone with the telephone base.

Steps to resolve issues connecting a paired cell phone to the telephone base.

I cannot connect my headset with the telephone base.

Steps to resolve issues connecting a paired Bluetooth headset to the telephone base.

I cannot download contacts from my cell phone to my DLP73290/DLP73390/DLP73490/DLP73590.

Troubleshooting steps for problems downloading contacts from a cell phone.

My phone doesn’t work at all.

Basic troubleshooting steps for when the entire phone system is unresponsive.

The remote voice control feature does not work.

Troubleshooting steps for issues with the remote voice control feature.

The remote voice control feature ends unexpectedly while it is in use.

Troubleshooting steps for when the remote voice control feature stops working during use.

I cannot press any dialing keys (0-9, TONE , QUIET #) when I am on a cell call using the remote voice control feature.

Resolving issues with dialing keys not responding during a remote voice control cell call.

The display shows No home line. I cannot get a dial tone.

Troubleshooting steps for lack of dial tone or 'No home line' display.

I cannot dial out.

Steps to resolve issues preventing outgoing calls, including dial tone checks.

My handset isn’t performing normally.

Troubleshooting steps for general handset performance issues.

The batteries do not hold a charge.

Steps to resolve issues with the handset battery not holding a charge.

I get noise, static, or a weak signal even when I’m near the telephone base.

Troubleshooting steps for poor signal quality or interference.

Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet.

Advice on avoiding placement near microwaves to prevent performance issues.

The charge light is off.

Troubleshooting steps when the charging indicator light does not turn on.

My caller ID isn’t working.

Troubleshooting steps for issues with the Caller ID feature not functioning.

System screens all my incoming home calls.

Troubleshooting steps if the system screens all unknown home calls.

My telephone does not screen incoming cell calls.

Explanation why cell calls are not screened by Smart Call Blocker.

I want to block a cell phone number.

Instructions on how to block specific cell phone numbers using the block list.

While screening a home call, the telephone suddenly stops screening and connects to the call.

Troubleshooting steps when call screening is interrupted by another handset or system.

My telephone block calls from someone I know.

How to remove a known contact from the block list to allow their calls.

Blocking all unknown calls.

Configuring the system to block all calls that are not in the directory or star name list.

Forwarding all unknown calls to the answering system.

Setting up the system to forward unknown calls directly to the answering system.

I cannot retrieve voicemail messages.

Troubleshooting steps for issues accessing voicemail messages from the service provider.

I’ve set my LCD language to Spanish or French and I don’t know how to change it back to English.

Instructions to reset the LCD language to English if accidentally changed.

The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings.

Troubleshooting steps for the answering system not answering calls at the set number of rings.

The answering system does not record messages.

Troubleshooting steps when the answering system fails to record incoming messages.

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone

General guidelines for handling and preserving the cordless telephone and its components.

Avoid water

Precautions to prevent water damage to the telephone handset and base.

Electrical storms

Safety advice regarding the use of electrical appliances during electrical storms.

Cleaning your telephone

Instructions for cleaning the telephone casing using a soft cloth.

For C-UL compliance

Mesures de sécurité importantes

French translation of important safety information and warnings.

Information relative à la sécurité

French safety instructions and product markings guidance.

FCC Part 68 and ACTA

Industry Canada

Compliance information specific to Canadian telecommunications regulations.

FCC Part 15

California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions

Limited warranty

What does this limited warranty cover?

Details on what material defects and workmanship are covered by the one-year limited warranty.

How long is the limited warranty period?

Duration of the limited warranty period for the product and any replacement items.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

Exclusions from the limited warranty coverage, such as misuse or accident.

How do you get warranty service?

Information on obtaining warranty service and contacting customer support.

What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service?

List of items required to be returned for warranty service.

Other limitations

Details on warranty limitations, express warranties, and state/provincial law rights.

Technical specifications

RF frequency band

Technical specifications for the RF frequency band used by the telephone.

Channels

Number of channels supported by the telephone system.

Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz)

Specifications for the AC voltage input for the telephone base.

Handset battery

Technical details of the handset battery, including type and voltage.

Telephone base voltage (DC adapter output)

Specifications for the DC voltage output from the telephone base adapter.

Charger voltage (DC adapter output)

Specifications for the DC voltage output from the charger adapter.

Operating times*

Information on the talk time and standby time of the handset, noting variations.

DECT 6.0 digital technology

Explanation of the DECT 6.0 technology and its benefits for range and clarity.

Telephone operating range

Information on the operational range of the cordless telephone, influenced by FCC regulations.

Redefining long range coverage and clarity

Description of the telephone base antenna's ability to improve clarity and range.

Simulated full-duplex handset and base speakerphones

Features of the speakerphones that allow simultaneous two-way communication.

Index

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