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Answering system

Answering system settings

Message recording time

You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message. The default

setting is three minutes.

To set the message recording time:

1. Press

MENU

in idle mode.

2. Press

CID

DIR

to highlight

Answering sys

, then press

SELECT

3. Press

CID

DIR

to highlight

Ans sys setup

, then press

SELECT

4. Press

CID

DIR

to highlight

Recording time

, then press

SELECT

5. Press

CID

DIR

to choose

3 minutes

2 minutes

, or

1 minute

, then press

SELECT

You hear a confirmation tone.

ANSWERING SYS

Remote code
Msg alert tone

Recording time

BACK SELECT

RECORDING TIME



3 minutes

2 minutes
1 minute

BACK SELECT

ANS SYS SETUP

Remote code
Msg alert tone

Recording time
BACK SELECT

RECORDING TIME



3 minutes

2 minutes
1 minute

BACK SELECT

Summary of Contents for TL96457

Page 1: ...Complete user s manual TL96457 TL96477 TL96487 TL96497 TL96547 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with BLUETOOTH wireless technology...

Page 2: ..._______________________ Place of purchase _______________________________________________________ Both the model and serial numbers of your AT T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone bas...

Page 3: ...compartment cover 4 for TL96457 TL96477 TL96487 TL96497 5 for TL96547 Cordless handset 4 for TL96457 TL96477 TL96487 TL96497 5 for TL96547 Abridged user s manual Quick start guide THIS SIDE UP CE C T...

Page 4: ...19 Connect to CellTM application 21 Glossary of terms 22 Bluetooth setup 23 Add a cell phone 23 Add a headset 25 Auto connection 26 Bluetooth connection from idle mode 26 Device list and connection 2...

Page 5: ...redial entry to the directory 67 Delete a redial entry 68 Handset locator 69 Multiple handset use Join a call in progress 70 Intercom 71 Initiate an intercom call 71 Answer an intercom call 73 End an...

Page 6: ...t numbers 129 Allow uncategorized home calls 130 Blocked calls 131 Block home calls without numbers 131 Block uncategorized home calls 132 Screen home calls without numbers 133 Answer call once 134 Se...

Page 7: ...tor lights 168 Telephone base indicator lights 168 Screen messages 169 Troubleshooting 175 Maintenance 192 Important safety information 193 Safety information 193 Especially about cordless telephones...

Page 8: ...11 The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters Your product may be shipped with a protec...

Page 9: ...without making changes or press and hold to return to idle mode f f Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the displayed message XX missed calls page 97 f f While the telephone bas...

Page 10: ...Press to adjust the volume during message playback page 155 CELL 1 f f Press to make answer or end a cell call on CELL 1 line page 54 f f During a call press to answer an incoming call on CELL 1 line...

Page 11: ...telephone base is ringing press to silence the ringer temporarily page 55 X DELETE f f Press to delete the message currently playing page 155 f f When the phone is not in use press twice to delete al...

Page 12: ...ewing a caller ID log entry press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory f f Press and hold to set page 43 or to dial your voicemai...

Page 13: ...e 38 f f Set date time page 41 f f Caller ID annc page 42 f f Settings page 40 Main menu The selected menu item is highlighted Using menus 1 Press MENU in idle mode when the telephone is not in use to...

Page 14: ...call page 54 f f During a call press to answer an incoming CELL 1 2 call when you hear a call waiting alert page 56 DIR VOLUME f f Press to show directory entries when the telephone is not in use pag...

Page 15: ...ring message playback press to call back the caller if the caller s number is available page 155 OFF CANCEL f f During a call press to hang up page 52 or page 54 f f While in a menu press to cancel an...

Page 16: ...handset page 60 MUTE DELETE f f During a call press to mute the microphone page 61 f f When the handset is ringing press to mute the ringer temporarily page 55 f f While reviewing the redial list dire...

Page 17: ...38 f f Set date time page 41 f f Caller ID annc page 42 f f Settings page 40 Main menu The selected menu item is highlighted Using menus 1 Press MENU in idle mode when the telephone is not in use to e...

Page 18: ...telephone jack or a DSL filter Plug the small end of the telephone base power adapter into the power adapter jack on the back of the telephone base Plug the large end of the telephone base power adap...

Page 19: ...visit our website at telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 f f The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position The pron...

Page 20: ...is low the handset shows Low battery and a flashing If you are on a call in low battery mode the handset beeps every minute The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to...

Page 21: ...compartment then slide it upwards until it clicks into place 3 Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or charger The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is on during c...

Page 22: ...base will then prompt if you want to set up the answering system Press YES on the handset or telephone base to start the answering system setup via voice guide For more details see Voice guide to set...

Page 23: ...OR Base no power and Not enough battery to power base alternately after the power goes out Find another system handset that has enough charge to activate the mode Operation During battery backup mode...

Page 24: ...filter plug the other end of the telephone line into the filter Route the telephone line cord or DSL filter through the wall mount bracket hole 2 Align the holes on the wall mount bracket with the sta...

Page 25: ...r adapter from the electrical outlet 2 If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled untie them first Slide the wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall mounting plate 4 See T...

Page 26: ...he telephone base wait at least 20 seconds before connecting a Bluetooth device The screen shows Bluetooth system busy if you try to connect too soon f f Refer to the user s manual of your Bluetooth e...

Page 27: ...may be deducted from your cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls depending on the terms of your plan Refer to the Bluetooth setup section pages 23 33 to learn how to set up your Bluetooth d...

Page 28: ...individuals who have called your home line on the AT T telephone f f To store callers names and numbers to your Android phone s directory for future use Alerts manager Mobile notification allows you t...

Page 29: ...a device is disconnected 1 and or 2 displays after on the handset and telephone base screen The CELL 1 and or CELL 2 HEADSET light on the telephone base is are off Discoverable mode before a Bluetooth...

Page 30: ...ess MENU on the telephone base in idle mode 2 Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT to choose Add device 4 Press SELECT to choose Add cellular The screen displays Pl...

Page 31: ...connected the telephone base displays Cell Phone Y is added and connected to base and you hear a confirmation tone Cell Phone Y represents the device name of your cell phone The corresponding status i...

Page 32: ...show Only the BT headset in slot 2 can be ready for connection and then Headset X is deactivated Headset X represents the device name of the active Bluetooth headset 5 Press NEXT The screen displays P...

Page 33: ...off For some headset models you may need to turn on the headset and reconnect it to the telephone base again Auto connection When an active device moves within Bluetooth range of the telephone base or...

Page 34: ...CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Device list then press SELECT Connect disconnect an active device While in the active device list you may connect o...

Page 35: ...to highlight Device list then press SELECT 4 Press CID or DIR to highlight the desired device then press X DELETE OR Press CID or DIR to highlight the desired device then press OPTION f f Press CID o...

Page 36: ...ted then press NEXT The screen displays Cell Phone X is deactivated and you hear a confirmation tone Then the screen displays Connecting Cell Phone Y to the base Cell Phone X and Cell Phone Y represen...

Page 37: ...phone directory 1 Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode 2 Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Download dir then press SELECT f f If there...

Page 38: ...want to replace an existing directory Highlight the cell phone directory to be replaced and press SELECT The screen displays Replace Cell Phone X directory Cell Phone X represents the device name of y...

Page 39: ...ry download information 1 Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode 2 Press CID or DIR to highlight Directory then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to choose the desired downloaded directory then p...

Page 40: ...f this feature is on and you have connected an iPhone device iOS 4 1 or later to your telephone system the telephone plays your iPhone ringtone when there is an incoming call To turn on or off the cel...

Page 41: ...nected to your telephone system via Bluetooth f f No Bluetooth applications are running in the background of your cell phone f f Keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base f f Do not lo...

Page 42: ...e telephone base or handset plays the confirmation tone as forwarded by the cell phone s voice app start speaking toward the telephone base or handset and then wait for feedback Make reply to the voic...

Page 43: ...r or check the voice app s help topics if you encounter any problems f f During the remote voice control activation if your Android cell phone comes with both a dedicated voice app and Google Now it m...

Page 44: ...ne base to scroll to the feature to be changed When scrolling through the menu the selected menu item is highlighted 3 Press SELECT to select the highlighted item Note Press OFF CANCEL on the handset...

Page 45: ...on the telephone base in idle mode to set the ringer volume of the telephone base 2 Press SET to save You hear a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu Notes f f Changing the h...

Page 46: ...D or DIR to highlight All lines Home Cell 1 or Cell 2 then press SELECT 5 Press CID or DIR to sample each ringer tone A sample of each ringer tone plays as you scroll through the choices 6 Press SELEC...

Page 47: ...rompts Set English Fran ais Espa ol as LCD language 5 Press YES to confirm You hear a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu Note If you accidentally change the LCD language to...

Page 48: ...ht Set date time then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to select the month then press NEXT or enter the 2 digit number using the dialing keys 4 Press CID or DIR to select the day then press NEXT or ent...

Page 49: ...peakerphone to the telephone base the caller ID announce setting for all devices also applies to the cordless speakerphone When the setting is On the cordless speakerphone speaks Call from and the nam...

Page 50: ...gits when prompted f f Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right f f Press MUTE DELETE on the handset or press X DELETE on the telephone base to erase a digit f f Press and hold MUTE DE...

Page 51: ...does not delete your voicemail messages As long as you have new voicemail messages your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to turn on the indicator To manually turn off the new v...

Page 52: ...et the key tone 1 Press MENU in idle mode 2 Press CID or DIR to highlight Settings then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Key tone then press SELECT 4 Press CID or DIR to select the desired...

Page 53: ...e manually To turn on or off the CID time sync feature 1 Press MENU in idle mode 2 Press CID or DIR to highlight Settings then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight CID time sync then press SEL...

Page 54: ...hows Only for 7 digits dialing from Caller ID log 5 Use the dialing keys to enter a three digit home area code f f Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right f f Press MUTE DELETE or BAC...

Page 55: ...CID or DIR to highlight a desired downloaded directory then press OPTION 4 Press SELECT to choose Cell area code The screen briefly shows Only for 7 digits dialing from Caller ID log 5 Use the dialin...

Page 56: ...DIR to highlight Settings then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Dial mode then press SELECT 4 Press CID or DIR to choose Touch tone or Pulse then press SELECT The screen shows DIAL MODE is...

Page 57: ...The screen briefly shows Answering sys is ON during quiet mode and then Quiet mode on on idle screen To turn QUIET mode off f f While QUIET mode is on press and hold QUIET Then the screen shows Quiet...

Page 58: ...no line alert back on f f Press MENU in idle mode then enter 661 You hear a confirmation tone Cell alert If you have downloaded the Connect to Cell application and use the Alerts manager page 21 ther...

Page 59: ...arger Using the telephone base To make a home call f f Press HOME then enter the telephone number To predial a home call f f Enter the telephone number then press HOME To answer a home call f f Press...

Page 60: ...The screen displays Transferring audio to Headset A the message disappears if the call is successfully transferred to the Bluetooth headset To transfer a call from the Bluetooth headset back to the t...

Page 61: ...ll call f f Press CELL 1 or CELL 2 Enter the telephone number then press DIAL To predial a cell call f f Enter the telephone number then press CELL 1 or CELL 2 To answer a cell call f f Press HOME CEL...

Page 62: ...on the home line you hear two beeps f f Press HOME FLASH on the handset or press PTT FLASH on the telephone base to put your current call on hold and take the new call f f Press the same key at any t...

Page 63: ...andset f f Press CELL 1 or CELL 2 to put your current call on hold and take the new call f f Press CELL 1 or CELL 2 at any time to switch back and forth between calls OR f f Press SWAP to switch To sw...

Page 64: ...hold To resume the cell call on hold f f Press CELL 1 or CELL 2 Note If you have turned on your answering system and you do not answer the incoming home call the call is answered by your answering sy...

Page 65: ...reen displays Conf To select an option while on a conference call 1 Press OPTION on the handset or telephone base 2 Press CID or DIR to highlight one of the following options f f End Home line f f End...

Page 66: ...on a call using the cell line and a Bluetooth headset via the home line at the same time f f If you are on a call using the cell line you cannot join the call using your paired cell phone However you...

Page 67: ...the handset or telephone base If it is a cell call and the volume is too loud too quiet or drops out try changing the volume on your cell phone On some cell phones changing the volume on the cell phon...

Page 68: ...Muted for a few seconds The MUTE light turns on and MUTE icon appears until you end mute the call To end mute a call f f Press MUTE again and resume speaking When mute is off Microphone ON appears te...

Page 69: ...on the handset or telephone base Cell 1 2 call on hold appears on the handsets and telephone base CELL 1 or CELL 2 flashes on the handsets CELL 1 or CELL 2 flashes on the telephone base To resume a c...

Page 70: ...DIR to highlight Directory then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight the desired directory then press REVIEW 4 Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired entry or perform an alphabetical search...

Page 71: ...number To access the redial list while on a call 1 Press REDIAL PAUSE 2 Press CID DIR or REDIAL PAUSE until the desired number displays 3 Press DIAL to dial the displayed number Notes f f You cannot e...

Page 72: ...twice at the end of the list 3 Press BACK or CANCEL to exit Dial a redial entry Using a handset 1 Press REDIAL PAUSE in idle mode 2 Press CID DIR or REDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to browse until the desire...

Page 73: ...s CID DIR or REDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to browse until the desire number displays The handset beeps twice at the end of the list f f If you are using the cell line press INSERT to select the desired num...

Page 74: ...nd dialing pause a p appears 5 Press NEXT 6 The screen displays SELECT LABEL Press CID or DIR to select one of the following labels and then press NEXT f f Home f f Cell f f Work f f Other 7 The scree...

Page 75: ...f Home f f Cell f f Work f f Other 7 The screen displays ENTER NAME Use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Press a key repeatedly until the desired character shows on the screen see...

Page 76: ...g To mute the paging tone on a cordless handset f f Press MUTE MUTE DELETE OFF CANCEL or QUIET To stop paging to all handsets f f Press FIND HS CANCEL or STOP on the telephone base OR f f Press HOME F...

Page 77: ...m handsets To join a home call Using a handset f f Press HOME FLASH or SPEAKER on another handset to join the call Using the telephone base f f Press HOME to join the call To join a cell call Using a...

Page 78: ...lays Calling base f f If you have other registered device s or more than one handset your handset displays INTERCOM TO and a list of registered devices Press CID or DIR to highlight a destination devi...

Page 79: ...telephone base displays Calling HANDSET X Calling headset or Calling all The destination handset s rings and shows Base 0 is calling or Base 0 is calling all HANDSET represents the handset name X rep...

Page 80: ...E Both devices show Intercom End an intercom call Using a handset f f Press END or OFF CANCEL or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger The other party hears four beeps Both devices d...

Page 81: ...swer the home call and the intercom call ends automatically f f Press BACK and then END to end the intercom call without answering the incoming call The telephone continues to ring To answer a cell ca...

Page 82: ...SELECT OR Use the dialing keys to enter a specific device number 0 for the telephone base or 1 9 for handset 1 9 TONE followed by 0 2 for handset 10 12 or for a single headset speakerphone followed b...

Page 83: ...tside call before the destination handset answers press OFF CANCEL on the originating handset f f If the called device does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds or if the device is in use o...

Page 84: ...tion Press OPTION highlight Share call and press SELECT f f You can end the intercom call and continue the outside call with your telephone base To continue a home call press HOME on your telephone ba...

Page 85: ...e screen shows Not available at this time Note The PTT function is not available when QUIET mode is on Turn PTT incoming signal on or off You can turn PTT incoming signal on or off on each handset or...

Page 86: ...ew seconds When the connection is made both the initiating handset and the destination device display Press and hold PTT to talk and beep once 2 Press and hold PUSH TO TALK A chirp indicates your micr...

Page 87: ...nds When the connection is made both the telephone base and the destination handset display Press and hold PTT to talk and beep once 2 Press and hold PTT FLASH A chirp indicates your microphone is on...

Page 88: ...up then press SELECT or PUSH TO TALK Your handset shows Connecting to group When the connection is made the initiating handset and all destination devices display Press and hold PTT to talk and beep o...

Page 89: ...lay Press and hold PTT to talk and beep once 2 Press and hold PTT FLASH on the telephone base A chirp indicates your microphone is on Speak towards the telephone base Your voice is broadcast to all de...

Page 90: ...light is off the screen shows Press and hold PTT to talk press and hold PUSH TO TALK on your handset or PTT FLASH on your telephone base You will hear a chirp Speak towards the device f f While you ar...

Page 91: ...or place the handset in the telephone base or charger or press END on the telephone base Both screens show Intercom ended Answer an incoming call during PTT When you receive an incoming outside call...

Page 92: ...automatically and you get a dial tone f f During a one to group PTT call press HOME FLASH on any one of the destination handsets or press HOME on the destination telephone base That handset or telepho...

Page 93: ...ectory the screen shows Directory empty f f When the directory is full and you try to save an entry the screen shows Directory full f f When you try to save a number already stored in the directory th...

Page 94: ...IR or press REDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to locate the desired number Press INSERT to copy the displayed number 6 Press NEXT 7 The screen displays SELECT LABEL Press CID or DIR to highlight one of the foll...

Page 95: ...EDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to locate the desired number Press INSERT to copy the displayed number 6 Press NEXT 7 The screen displays SELECT LABEL Press CID or DIR to highlight one of the following labels...

Page 96: ...M N O m n o 6 7 P Q R S p q r s 7 8 T U V t u v 8 9 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 Space 0 Notes f f When entering a name in the directory the first letter of each word is automatically capitalized f f You cann...

Page 97: ...f Work f f Other 4 Press NEXT to move on to the name 5 The screen displays ENTER NAME Use the dialing keys to enter the name up to 15 characters f f Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or...

Page 98: ...t a directory then press REVIEW 4 Press CID or DIR to browse OR 1 Press OPTION while on call 2 Press CID or DIR to highlight Directory then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight a directory the...

Page 99: ...alphabetical order appears If necessary press CID or DIR to browse Note The cursor automatically moves to the next position two seconds after you enter a letter If you do not enter another letter in...

Page 100: ...EDIT NUMBER Use the dialing keys to edit the number f f Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right f f Press BACKSP or MUTE DELETE to erase a digit f f Press and hold MUTE DELETE to eras...

Page 101: ...old REDIAL PAUSE to insert a three second dialing pause a p appears 4 Press NEXT 5 The screen displays SELECT LABEL Press CID or DIR to highlight one of the following labels f f Home f f Cell f f Work...

Page 102: ...en displays Delete contact and the name of the entry Press YES to confirm 3 The screen displays Contact deleted and then the next alphabetical entry in the directory You hear a confirmation tone Note...

Page 103: ...th caller ID and call waiting but as separate services you may need to combine these services f f You have only caller ID service or only call waiting service f f You don t subscribe to caller ID or c...

Page 104: ...unanswered call the missed calls message displays again The number of missed calls includes all new and missed entries that have not been reviewed If you do not want to review the missed calls one by...

Page 105: ...the caller ID log by pressing MENU Press CID or DIR to scroll to Caller ID log then press SELECT twice to select Review 2 Press CID or DIR to scroll through the list Note Only one handset or the telep...

Page 106: ...one number before dialing or saving it in the directory When the number shows the correct format for dialing f f Press HOME FLASH or SPEAKER on the handset or HOME on the telephone base to call the nu...

Page 107: ...E DELETE to erase a digit f f Press and hold MUTE DELETE to erase all digits f f Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a three second dialing pause a p appears 6 Press NEXT 7 The screen displays SELEC...

Page 108: ...ETE to erase all digits f f Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a three second dialing pause a p appears 6 Press NEXT 7 The screen displays SELECT LABEL Press CID or DIR to highlight one of the foll...

Page 109: ...the caller ID log on page 98 2 When the desired entry appears press SAVE 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Allow list and then press SELECT The screen displays EDIT NUMBER 4 Use the dialing keys to edit...

Page 110: ...t or right f f Press 0 to add a space f f Press X DELETE or BACKSP to erase a character f f Press and hold X DELETE to erase all characters f f Press pound key to move the last word to the front For e...

Page 111: ...s CID or DIR to highlight Block list and then press SELECT The telephone base displays EDIT NUMBER 4 Use the dialing keys to edit the number f f Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or righ...

Page 112: ...then the caller s name 4 Press YES to confirm The telephone base shows Saved to star name list Delete caller ID log entries To delete an entry 1 Search for the desired entry in the caller ID log see...

Page 113: ...caller prefers not to show the phone number PRIVATE CALLER The caller prefers not to show the phone number and name UNKNOWN NAME Your telephone service provider cannot determine the caller s name UNKN...

Page 114: ...ame You can then choose to block or answer the call or you can forward the call to the answering system If the caller does not respond or record his her name the call is blocked from ringing through W...

Page 115: ...tion to you Robocall uses an autodialer to deliver pre recorded messages By entering the name of the organizations into the star name list it ensures these calls will ring through when you only know t...

Page 116: ...all blocker is off all incoming calls ring including numbers saved in the block list f f If QUIET mode is on and Smart call blocker is on and in screening mode all screened home calls will be sent to...

Page 117: ...ng system Screening without caller name If you have selected this option the telephone plays the screening announcement and then asks the caller to press the pound key before the call rings on your te...

Page 118: ...this setting to control out of area or Private home calls You can choose to allow or reject these calls directly You can also choose to screen them with or without learning the callers names before yo...

Page 119: ...system f f w o Caller name ask the caller to press the pound key before the call rings on your telephone You can then answer the call Control uncategorized home calls Use this setting to control home...

Page 120: ...filters these calls It asks the caller to press the pound key or announces his her name before putting the call through to you There may be robocalls that you do not want to miss For example robocalls...

Page 121: ...ows Number already saved if the number is already in the block list You cannot save the same number twice 6 When the screen displays ENTER NAME use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters...

Page 122: ...desired entry displays press SAVE 3 Press CID or DIR to scroll to Block list then press SELECT 4 The handset displays EDIT NUMBER Use the dialing keys to edit the number when necessary f f Press CID...

Page 123: ...k list on page 115 2 When the desired entry displays press EDIT The screen displays EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited If you only want to edit the name skip to Step 4 3 To edit the...

Page 124: ...the telephone base The screen shows Delete entry 3 Press YES to confirm The screen show Entry deleted and the next entry displays You cannot retrieve a deleted entry Note If the block list is empty a...

Page 125: ...he telephone base to erase a digit f f Press and hold MUTE DELETE on the handset or X DELETE on the telephone base to erase all digits f f Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to enter a three second dialing p...

Page 126: ...2 Press CID or DIR to scroll to Allow list and then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT to choose Review 4 Press CID or DIR to browse through the allow entries Note Allow list is empty appears if there are n...

Page 127: ...s pound key to move the last word to the front For example Johnson Charlie becomes Charlie Johnson when you press pound key 7 Press SAVE when done and the screen shows Saved to allow list Edit an allo...

Page 128: ...e allow list see Review allow list on page 119 2 When the desired entry displays press MUTE DELETE on the handset or X DELETE on the telephone base The screen shows Delete entry 3 Press YES to confirm...

Page 129: ...when it is not in use OR Press MENU to enter the main menu when it is not in use Press CID or DIR to scroll to Smart call blk then press SELECT 2 Press CID or DIR to scroll to Star name list and then...

Page 130: ...w the caller ID log on page 98 2 When the desired entry displays press SAVE 3 Press CID or DIR to scroll to Star name list then press SELECT 4 The screen displays Star this name and the caller ID name...

Page 131: ...plays press MUTE DELETE on the handset or X DELETE on the telephone base The screen shows Delete entry 3 Press YES to confirm The screen show Entry deleted and the next entry displays You cannot retri...

Page 132: ...OR Screening without caller name Hello Calls to this number are being screened by Smart call blocker If you re a family member friend or invited caller please press pound to be connected If you re a s...

Page 133: ...uncements Using a cordless handset or the telephone base 1 Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use OR Press MENU to enter the main menu when it is not in use Press CID or DIR to scroll to Smart call bl...

Page 134: ...screen shows Reset to default annc Press YES to confirm The screen shows Annc reset to default before returning to the previous menu OR While an announcement is playing press MUTE DELETE on the hands...

Page 135: ...Set up your Smart call blocker feature by inputting the designated numbers as instructed in the voice guide f f Press 1 if you want to screen home calls with telephone numbers that are not saved in yo...

Page 136: ...in your block list Note When Smart call blocker is off all incoming calls will ring on your telephone system including calls with numbers saved in the block list Allow home calls without numbers If S...

Page 137: ...es that are not in your star name list Note If you have set to allow all uncategorized calls the caller s number will not be saved to the allow list If you want to save the caller s number to your all...

Page 138: ...out numbers the following type of incoming calls will not ring and the calls will be terminated f f Home calls that are out of area or with numbers set to Private The telephone plays the block announc...

Page 139: ...r call Please hang up to the caller Notes f f If you have set to block all uncategorized calls the caller s numbers will not be saved to the block list If you want to save the caller s number to your...

Page 140: ...splays Screened call and you can pick up the call The telephone will then ask whether you want to answer or reject the call or to forward the call to the answering system Screen home calls without num...

Page 141: ...e screening announcement and therefore will not get through and ring If you want to allow some robocalls to get through save their names in the star name list See page 122 f f The telephone can respon...

Page 142: ...stem Notes f f To turn on or off caller ID announce see page 42 f f When the telephone is ringing you can press MUTE to mute the ringer temporarily f f The caller is sent to the answering system and c...

Page 143: ...e tone then press pound After the caller completes the request the telephone announces to the caller Please wait a moment while your call is connected The telephone starts ringing and announces the ca...

Page 144: ...press OFF CANCEL to hang up the call The caller s number will not be saved to the block list f f If the Smart call blocker feature is on and in screening mode and you receive a call waiting home call...

Page 145: ...ounce see page 42 f f When the telephone is ringing you can press MUTE to mute the ringer temporarily Always allow 1 When the telephone starts ringing and the screen displays Screened call f f On the...

Page 146: ...number will be added to your block list Notes f f To turn on or off caller ID announce see page 42 f f When the telephone is ringing you can press MUTE to mute the ringer temporarily Send call to ans...

Page 147: ...ur block list Using a cordless handset or the telephone base f f Press CALL BLOCK The screen displays Block and end and the caller s number if available Press YES to end the call Notes f f The caller...

Page 148: ...answered by the answering system The telephone has a default outgoing announcement Hello please leave a message after the tone You can use this announcement or record your own You can record an announ...

Page 149: ...econds are not recorded To delete or reset your outgoing announcement 1 Press MENU in idle mode 2 Press CID or DIR to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT again to select Announcem...

Page 150: ...FF then press SELECT 4 Press CID or DIR to highlight On or Off then press SELECT to save You hear a confirmation tone Using the telephone base f f Press ANS ON OFF to turn the answering system on or o...

Page 151: ...d in the voice guide Notes f f You can press OFF CANCEL on the handset or press CANCEL on the telephone base to quit the voice guide at any time f f If the system does not receive any input it will pl...

Page 152: ...rn on or off the call screening feature 1 Press MENU in idle mode 2 Press CID or DIR to highlight Answering sys then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Ans sys setup then press SELECT twice...

Page 153: ...2 or Toll saver f f Toll saver the answering system answers a call after two rings when you have new messages or after four rings when there is no new message This feature allows you to check for new...

Page 154: ...ng sys then press SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Ans sys setup then press SELECT 4 Press CID or DIR to highlight Remote code then press SELECT 5 Use the dialing keys to enter a two digit numbe...

Page 155: ...ID or DIR to highlight Ans sys setup then press SELECT 4 Press CID or DIR to highlight Msg alert tone then press SELECT 5 Press CID or DIR to choose On or Off then press SELECT You hear a confirmation...

Page 156: ...LECT 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Ans sys setup then press SELECT 4 Press CID or DIR to highlight Recording time then press SELECT 5 Press CID or DIR to choose 3 minutes 2 minutes or 1 minute then...

Page 157: ...ine multiple services like voicemail and call waiting so you may not be aware that you have voicemail To check what services you have and how to access them contact your telephone service provider To...

Page 158: ...minutes to record before message playback at the handset or the telephone base Rec mem low displays on the device screen in idle mode When you turn on the answering system at the telephone base it an...

Page 159: ...f f Press HOME to answer the call To screen calls at the cordless handset If the answering system is on and your answering system is recording a message press SCREEN to screen the call on your handse...

Page 160: ...the telephone base beeps every ten seconds when there are new messages Pressing any telephone base key except FIND HS temporarily silences the message alert tone If you press X DELETE when in idle mod...

Page 161: ...one base f f Press PLAY STOP on the telephone base to listen to the messages If you have either new or old messages the messages play automatically f f If you have both new and old messages press CID...

Page 162: ...playback and show the caller ID information f f Press HOME or CALL to use the home line or press CELL 1 or CELL 2 to use the cell line to call back the caller If necessary press pound key or 1 to sho...

Page 163: ...press pound key or 1 to show different dialing options f f Press OFF CANCEL or BACK to restart the playback If you do not call back within 10 seconds message playback restarts f f Press HOME FLASH CE...

Page 164: ...essages deleted OR 1 Press MENU in idle mode 2 Press SELECT to select Answering sys 3 Press CID or DIR to highlight Delete all old then press SELECT The screen shows Delete all old messages 4 Press YE...

Page 165: ...nounces Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done 4 Speak towards the microphone of the handset or the telephone base 5 Press STOP to stop recording The system announces Recorded and then ret...

Page 166: ...sages if any and then begins to play them 3 You can also enter the following remote commands Remote commands 4 Hang up or press 8 to end the call 1 Press to listen to all messages 2 Press to listen to...

Page 167: ...e remote access call automatically disconnects f f When the answering system is turned off the telephone answers after 10 rings and announces Please enter your remote access code f f When the memory i...

Page 168: ...lowing The handsets provided within your product box are already registered as HANDSET 1 and so forth Additional handsets are assigned numbers in the sequential order they are registered up to HANDSET...

Page 169: ...hows Registering Please wait If the registration is successful both the handset and the telephone base screens display HANDSET X Registered HANDSET represents the handset name X represents the handset...

Page 170: ...Please wait for five seconds then it shows Deregister all devices Release FIND HS 3 Quickly press FIND HS again or press YES You must press FIND HS or YES within five seconds If the telephone base re...

Page 171: ...Bluetooth disconnected devices on the active devices list 2 Wireless Bluetooth headset On steadily when a wireless Bluetooth headset is in use on the home line flashing Battery status Battery is low...

Page 172: ...onnected devices on the active devices list 1 2 Bluetooth disconnected devices There are Bluetooth disconnected devices on the active devices list 2 Wireless Bluetooth headset On steadily when a wirel...

Page 173: ...lume is already at its highest or lowest setting OR You have reached the end of the caller ID log OR Call waiting tone OR Error tone Confirmation tone Three rising tones The telephone has completed th...

Page 174: ...t beeps You are pressing VOLUME on the telephone base when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting OR Call waiting tone OR Error tone OR Registration slots are full Confirmation tone Th...

Page 175: ...ssages f f Flashes when there are new messages ANS ON OFF f f On when the answering system is turned on CELL 1 CELL 2 f f On when the telephone base is on a cell call f f Flashes slowly when the cell...

Page 176: ...ring power outage Blocked call An incoming call is blocked Bluetooth system busy You are trying to make a cell call or access the Bluetooth menu when the Bluetooth link is already being used Block lis...

Page 177: ...tive devices list fails to establish connection with your telephone system Connection timeout Please check cell status The telephone has failed to activate remote voice control Contact deleted A direc...

Page 178: ...om your telephone service provider No answer Try again You tried to make an intercom call but the handset you are calling is busy out of range or has no power No battery The battery is not properly in...

Page 179: ...tory Out of range OR Base no power Put HS on base to power base The telephone base has lost power or the handset is out of range Paging The cordless handset is paged by the telephone base Paging all d...

Page 180: ...ry has been successfully saved in the directory Screened call The Smart call blocker feature of the telephone has screened a call and is putting the call through to you Setting up Answering system The...

Page 181: ...ll when there are already four handsets on that call You try to make an outside call when another device is transferring a call with the intercom feature XX Missed calls There are new calls in the cal...

Page 182: ...fully follow the pairing instructions on pages 19 21 and make sure that your cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device f f Turn off your cell phone then turn it on again f f Reset the...

Page 183: ...hat your Bluetooth headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device f f Make sure that your headset is on the active devices list I cannot put my headset in discoverable mode f f Refer to the us...

Page 184: ...onnected to any other Bluetooth device f f TL96457 TL96477 TL96487 TL96497 TL96547 can only use one Bluetooth device at a time The PIN on the telephone base does not work f f The default PIN is 0000 f...

Page 185: ...ne memory refer to the user s manual of your cell phone Can the TL96457 TL96477 TL96487 TL96497 TL96547 help the poor cell phone reception in my house f f If your cell phone has poor reception in your...

Page 186: ...urchase a new battery Please refer to Battery installation and charging pages 13 15 in this user s manual The remote voice control feature does not work f f Make sure the operating system of your cell...

Page 187: ...cell phone s manufacturer or network carrier or check the voice app s help topics if you encounter any problems The remote voice control feature ends unexpectedly while it is in use f f The Bluetooth...

Page 188: ...line cord does not help the wall jack or the wiring to this wall jack may be defective Try using a different wall jack in your home to connect your TL96457 TL96477 TL96487 TL96497 TL96547 telephone or...

Page 189: ...nd telephone base to reset f f Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interference to your cordless telephone Try installing your telephone as far away as possibl...

Page 190: ...information about DSL filters f f You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless phone by installing your new telephone base as far as possible from any other existing cordless telephone...

Page 191: ...f f Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone If the other phones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or telephone...

Page 192: ...d might be defective Try installing a new line cord My calls cut in and out while I m using my cordless handset f f Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interfe...

Page 193: ...e handset and telephone base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth My caller ID isn t working f f Caller ID is a subscription service You must subscribe to this service from your...

Page 194: ...want to block a cell phone number f f If you want to block calls of a cell phone number add the number to the block list See Block list on page 113 While screening a home call the telephone suddenly...

Page 195: ...your telephone service provider that you have a voicemail message waiting for you to retrieve from your telephone service provider Contact your telephone service provider for more information on how t...

Page 196: ...ering system answers before your voicemail page 146 To determine how many rings activate your voicemail please contact your telephone service provider f f If there is a fax machine connected to the sa...

Page 197: ...n you record your announcement make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice towards the microphone of the handset f f Make sure there is no background noise TV music etc while recording I subscribe t...

Page 198: ...es about 90 seconds to complete the registration process The handset displays HANDSET X Registered X represents the registered handset number and the beeps when registration completes Refer to the Add...

Page 199: ...orms f f Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone f f Yo...

Page 200: ...rotect cords from damage or abrasion f f If this product does not operate normally read the Troubleshooting section on pages 175 191 of this user s manual If you cannot solve the problem or if the pro...

Page 201: ...near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference is experienced moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference f f Rechargeable batteries T...

Page 202: ...cket when it is turned ON f f 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 wire...

Page 203: ...under the Limited Warranty If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone service provider i...

Page 204: ...rent from that to which the receiver is connected f f Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the...

Page 205: ...ND HS plug the telephone base power adapter back to the power outlet 3 After about 20 seconds when the HOME light starts flashing release FIND HS and then press it again within two seconds You hear a...

Page 206: ...should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days 3 How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of pur...

Page 207: ...urchase or receipt and c Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number 7 Other limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and the manuf...

Page 208: ...eptional sound quality Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Even so this handset and telephone base...

Page 209: ...t 153 Call screening 145 152 Call transfer 75 77 Caller ID announce 42 Caller ID CID add entries to phone directory 100 101 delete entries 105 dial entries 99 review entries 98 Caller ID manager 21 Ca...

Page 210: ...tory download 32 L Last number redial 65 LCD language 40 Lights 168 Limited warranty 199 200 Listening volume 60 155 156 M Maintenance 192 Make a cell call 54 Make a home call 52 Memory match 97 Memos...

Page 211: ...n while on a call 140 screen home calls without numbers 133 135 screening announcements 125 screen uncategorized home calls 136 139 set Smart call blocker on off 111 Stop messages 155 156 T Take a cal...

Page 212: ...our telephone number then enter your 2 digit remote access code preset to 19 TL96457 TL96477 TL96487 TL96497 TL96547 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with BLUETOOTH wireless technology 201...

Page 213: ...nced American Telephones San Antonio TX 78219 iPhone and Siri are registered trademarks of Apple Inc IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U S and other countries and is used unde...

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