AT&T SL87218 user manual Installation preparation, Avoid placing the telephone base too close to

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Getting started

Installation preparation

You must install and

STOP!

See page 8

charge the battery before

for easy instructions.

using the telephone.

 

If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack (see the following page). The filter will prevent 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 protective sticker covering the handset or telephone base display - remove it before use.

For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

Communication devices such as: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.

Excessive heat sources.

Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.

Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.

Excessive moisture.

Extremely low temperature.

Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or work bench.

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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 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 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 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 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 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