AT&T SL87218 user manual Handset operation

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Telephone operation

Elapsed time

PHONE 00:00:30

NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to

access services from your local telephone service provider will not affect the elapsed time.

Elapsed time

SPEAKER 00:00:30

NOTE: If the handset

enters Low Battery

mode, the user cannot initiate a new call by pressing

SPEAKER or

change a call from receiver mode to speakerphone mode.

Handset operation

Making a call

To make a call:

Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number.

To end a call:

Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the telephone base or charger.

The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).

On-hook dialing (predialing)

Enter the telephone number. Press DELETE/MUTE or OFF/CLEAR to make corrections when entering the phone number.

Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial.

The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).

Handset speakerphone

During a call, you can press SPEAKER to alternate between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up.

NOTE: If a headset is plugged into the handset, you will not be able to use the handset speakerphone.

Answering a call

To answer a call:

Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.

–OR–

Press any dial pad key (0-9, * or #).

To end a call:

Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the telephone base or charger.

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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 SideupBelt clip & optional headset To attach the belt clipTo remove 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 EspanolVisual message waiting voicemail indicator To clear voicemail indicationCLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT Temporary ringer silencing Handset operation Auto off Last number redialHandset locator Press Handset Locator on the telephone baseOptions while on calls Call waitingMultiple handset use not for model SL82118 Mute Chain dialing DirectoryCaller ID history call log Intercom To make an Intercom callTo end the intercom call Call transfer using intercom To transfer an outside callFree one-touch access key Press MENU/SELECT to select AT&T411 SetupFree directory assistance by AT&T 1-800-YELLOWPAGES About the directory Shared directoryCapacity Exiting the directoryCreating directory entries To create a new directory entryKey Directory review To review directory entriesDirectory search To search by nameTo dial, delete or edit entries Display dialTo delete an entry 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 review the caller ID history To review the caller ID historyTo dial from the caller ID history Other optionsAbout the answering system Answering system and voicemailSystem provides voice prompts to guide you through setup Voice promptsDay & time announcement To check day & timeTo set day & time Answering system mode Call screening at the telephone baseCall intercept Outgoing announcements To play your current outgoing announcementTo record a new 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 toneMessage playback Options during playbackTo delete all old messages Recording & playing memos To play back a memoMessage counter displays Message counter displaysRemote access Remote commandsScreen icons, lights & tones Screen icons & alert tonesHandset tones Telephone base tonesHandset display screen messages Screen display messagesCharging Maintenance Cleaning your telephoneTaking care of your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephones Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Pacemaker patientsEspecially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry Canada FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Technical specifications Dect 6.0 digital technologyTelephone operating range 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