AT&T SL87218 user manual On your purchase of this AT&T product, Canada, dial 1 866

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Congratulations

on your purchase of this AT&T product.

Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on pages 58-60 of this manual.

Please thoroughly read this user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new

AT&T product. You can also visit our

website at www.telephones.att.com or call

1 (800) 222-3111.

In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Model #:	SL87218 (two handsets)
Type:	DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system
Serial #:
Purchase date:

Place of purchase:

Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone base.

Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service.

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Contents User’s manual SL87218On your purchase of this AT&T product Canada, dial 1 866Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following itemsTable of contents Appendix H, Technical Quick reference guide handset DIR / CIDUSE indicator Quick reference guide telephone baseInstallation preparation Avoid placing the telephone base too close toTelephone base & charger installation Telephone base installationCharger installation 800 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866Battery installation & charging SideupTo remove the belt clip Belt clip & optional headsetTo attach the belt clip Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installationUpper keeper tab location Wall mount position Wall mount to desktop installation Wall mounting bracket locationLower keeper tab location Mounting bracket procedure Handset settings Ringer volumeRinger tone Key toneLanguage Press DIR / CID to select ENGLISH, Francais or EspanolCLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT Visual message waiting voicemail indicatorTo clear voicemail indication Temporary ringer silencing Handset operation Auto off Last number redialHandset locator Press Handset Locator on the telephone baseMultiple handset use not for model SL82118 Options while on callsCall waiting Mute Caller ID history call log Chain dialingDirectory To end the intercom call IntercomTo make an Intercom call Call transfer using intercom To transfer an outside callFree directory assistance by AT&T 1-800-YELLOWPAGES Free one-touch access keyPress MENU/SELECT to select AT&T411 Setup Capacity About the directoryShared directory Exiting the directoryCreating directory entries To create a new directory entryKey Directory review To review directory entriesDirectory search To search by nameTo delete an entry To dial, delete or edit entriesDisplay dial To edit an entryCaller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waitingHow the caller ID history call log works Available AT this TimeMissed new calls indicator Memory matchTo dial from the caller ID history To review the caller ID historyTo review the caller ID history Other optionsAbout the answering system Answering system and voicemailSystem provides voice prompts to guide you through setup Voice promptsTo set day & time Day & time announcementTo check day & time Call intercept Answering system modeCall screening at the telephone base To record a new outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo play your current outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcement Answering system setup Number of rings Remote access code Base ringerMessage alert tone Temporarily turning off the message alert toneTo delete all old messages Message playbackOptions during playback Recording & playing memos To play back a memoMessage counter displays Message counter displaysRemote access Remote commandsHandset tones Screen icons, lights & tonesScreen icons & alert tones Telephone base tonesHandset display screen messages Screen display messagesCharging Taking care of your telephone MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephones Especially about telephone answering systems Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersPacemaker patients FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry Canada FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Telephone operating range Technical specificationsDect 6.0 digital technology Extended range and clarityTroubleshooting Battery installation and charging, page 8, in this user’sConnecting Charge light is off in this Troubleshooting guide If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Es Time and day Not set Troubleshooting Index Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote command