AT&T ATTCL82301, ATTCL82401 Push-to-talk PTT, Turn PTT on or off, PTT call to a single handset

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Multiple handset use

Push-to-talk (PTT)

PTT

You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of a group of handsets. Any handset you call can respond by pressing the PUSH TO TALK key to begin 2-way communication.

Only one handset can talk at a time. To do so, press and hold

PUSH TO TALK.

You must release PUSH TO TALK, so another person can respond.

Only one PTT session can be active at a time.

While PTT is in use between 2 handsets, other handsets cannot use the intercom feature but can access the answering system.

When you attempt to place a PTT call to another handset which is accessing the answering system or on an intercom call or outside call, your handset screen shows Not available at this time.

Turn PTT on or off

1.

Press PUSH TO TALK when the handset is not in use. The

PUSH TO TALK

 

PUSH TO TALK menu displays.

 

>PTT On/Off

2.

Press qCID or pDIR to highlight >PTT On/Off, then press

p

 

 

 

MENU/SELECT.

q

 

 

3.Press qCID or pDIR to choose >On or >Off, then press

MENU/SELECT.

NOTE: The handset screen displays No Incoming PTT when PTT is turned off.

PTT call to a single handset

 

 

1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single

 

 

PUSH TO TALK

 

handset. When the handset is not in use:

 

>Handset

X

If you have a 2-handset system, press and hold PUSH

p

 

 

TO TALK.

q

 

 

 

 

If you have more than 2 handsets, press PUSH TO

 

 

 

 

 

TALK. Then use the dialing keys to enter the destination

Press and hold

 

handset number.

[PTT] to talk

 

-OR-

Press qCID or pDIR to highlight the destination handset number and then press MENU/SELECT or PUSH TO TALK.

Your handset screen shows Connecting to HANDSET X... (HANDSET represents the handset name, X represents the destination handset number) for a few seconds. When the connection is made, both your and the destination handset screens display Press and hold [PTT] to talk.

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Contents Complete user’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Abridged user’s manualTable of contents Directory Index QCID/VOLUME Quick reference guide handsetMain menu Quick reference guide telephone base RepeatInstallation Avoid placing the telephone base too close toTelephone base installation Telephone base and charger installationCharger installation Battery installation and charging StepCharge light Step Installation options Tabletop to wall mount installationWall mount to tabletop installation See Telephone base and charger installation onHandset settings SettingRinger volume Ringer toneSet date/time Set English/Français/Español as LCD language? LCD languagePress MENU/SELECT to choose LCD language Caller ID announceSet speed dial voicemail number To set your voicemail numberClear voicemail indicator Voicemail visual message waiting indicatorTo manually turn off the new voicemail indicators Rename handset Key toneHome area code Use caller ID to automatically set date and timeTo set the home area code To set the dial mode Dial modeWebsite Handset operation To view the 10 most recently dialed numbers SpeakerphoneLast number redial To delete a numberEqualizer Options while on calls To access the redial list while on a call To access the directory while on a callTo access the caller ID log while on a call Chain dialingBlind transfer Temporary tone dialingPress MENU/SELECT to choose Transfer To start the paging tone Multiple handset useHandset locator To stop the paging toneCalling Handset X or Calling all handsets IntercomShows Calling other handset Answer an incoming call during an intercom callCall transfer using intercom To transfer or share an outside call using intercomTurn PTT on or off Push-to-talk PTTPTT call to a single handset PTT call to a group of handsets Connecting to groupTo call a group of handsets Change a one-to-one PTT call to an intercom call Answer a PTT callPress and hold PTT to talk, press Intercom Make an outgoing call during PTT Answer an incoming call during PTTEnd or leave a PTT call Shared directory About the directoryCapacity Create directory entries Create a new directory entryAdd a predialed telephone number to the directory Review directory entries Review the directorySearch by name Delete a directory entry Dial, delete or edit directory entriesDisplay dial Edit a directory entryAssign a speed dial number Speed dialReassign a speed dial number Delete a speed dial number About caller ID Information about caller ID with call waitingCaller ID history Missed new call indicatorHow the caller ID history caller ID log works Memory match Caller ID operationReview the caller ID history Delete caller ID log entries To delete an entry View dialing optionsDial a caller ID log entry Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the shown entrySave a caller ID log entry to the directory Reasons for missing caller ID information On-screen message ReasonTo play your current outgoing announcement Answering system settingsAnnouncement To record a new outgoing announcementTo delete your outgoing announcement Using a handsetAnswer on/off Press MENU/SELECT to select Call screening To change the settingCall screening Number of ringsRemote access code To change the remote access codeMessage alert tone Message recording timeUsing the answering machine and voicemail together Answering system and voicemail indicatorsAbout the answering system Voice prompts Message capacityCall screening at the telephone base Base ringer Call screening at the handsetCall intercept Temporarily turning off the message alert toneTo listen to messages at the telephone base When messages are playing on the telephone baseMessage playback To listen to messages on a cordless handsetTo delete all old messages on the telephone base When messages are playing on the handsetDelete all old messages To delete all old messages on the handsetRecord a memo Recording and playing memosPlay back a memo Base message counter displays Message counter displaysRemote commands Remote accessTo remotely reach your answering system Remote access Register a handset to your telephone base Adding and registering handsets/headsetsSee manual Deregistering handsets Handset alert tones Alert tones and lightsScreen icons Telephone base tonesLights USEHandset display screen messages Screen display messagesTransfer to Cannot get a dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all Cannot dial outMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Batteries do not hold a chargeHear other calls while using my phone Experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphoneMy cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset My caller ID isn’t working System does not receive caller ID when on a callCharge light is off Incomplete messagesSystem does not answer after the correct number of rings System does not respond to remote commandsSystem does not record messages Outgoing announcement is not clear Cannot retrieve voicemail messagesCommon cure for electronic equipment Taking care of your telephone MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Safety informationEspecially about cordless telephones FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry CanadaFCC Part Limited warranty Call 1 800 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866How do you get warranty service? Technical specifications Operation Operating timeIndex Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote command