AT&T CL82450 My cordless handset isn’t performing normally, Batteries do not hold a charge

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.

•Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone base. Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical outlet without a wall switch.

•Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.

•Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

•Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.

Out of range OR No pwr at base appears on my cordless handset.

•Ensure you plug the telephone base in properly and the power is on.

•Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to synchronize.

•Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.

•Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

•Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.

The batteries do not hold a charge.

•If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger and the charge light is not on, refer to The charge light is off or blinking (page 59).

•Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.

•If the battery is depleted, it might take approximately 30 minutes to charge the handset before it shows Low battery. Refer to the table on page 6 for details.

•You might need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery installation and charging in this user’s manual on pages 6-7.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents Index Quick reference guide handset QCID/-VOLUMEMain menu Delete Quick reference guide telephone baseAvoid placing the telephone base too close to InstallationTelephone base installation Telephone base and charger installationCharger installation Battery indicators Battery status Action Battery installation and chargingStep Charge light Step Tabletop to wall mount installation Installation optionsSee Telephone base and charger installation on Wall mount to tabletop installationRinger volume Handset settingsRinger tone To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators Voicemail visual message waiting indicatorLCD language Clear voicemail indicationSet date/time Key toneUse caller ID to automatically set date and time To set the dial mode on a cordless handset Dial modeHome area code To set the home area code on a cordless handsetExiting the menu WebsiteAnnouncement Answering system settingsTo play your current outgoing announcement To record a new outgoing announcementUsing a handset Using the telephone baseTo delete your outgoing announcement Answer on/offCall screening To change the settingNumber of rings To set the number of ringsTo change the remote access code Remote access codeMessage alert tone Making, answering, and ending calls Speakerphone Handset operationTo redial a number To delete a numberEqualizer Options while on calls To access the redial list while on a call To access the caller ID history call log while on a callChain dialing Temporary tone dialingHandset locator Multiple handset useTo start the paging tone To stop the paging toneAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call IntercomCall transfer using intercom Shared directory About the directoryCapacity To create a new directory entry Create directory entriesDial key To edit an entry onSearch directory Review directoryTo review directory entries To search by nameDisplay dial To dial, delete or edit entriesTo delete an entry To edit an entryInformation about caller ID with call waiting About caller IDCaller ID history Missed new calls indicatorHow the caller ID history call log works Memory match Caller ID operationTo review the caller ID history Not available at this timeDial a call log entry View dialing optionsDelete entries Save a call log entry to the directory On-screen Reason Message Reasons for missing caller ID informationAnswering system and voicemail About the answering systemAnswering system new message indication Voice prompts Message capacityCall screening at the telephone base Base ringer Call interceptTemporarily turning off the message alert tone Message playback When messages are playing on the telephone baseTo listen to messages at the telephone base To listen to messages on a cordless handsetTo delete all old messages When messages are playing on the handsetTo delete all old messages on the telephone base To delete all old messages on the handsetTo record a memo Recording and playing memosTo play back a memo Message counter displays Base message counter displaysRemote commands Remote accessTo remotely reach your answering system Remote access To register a handset to your telephone base Adding and registering handsetsHandset Locator button Deregistering a handsetScreen icons Alert tones and lightsHandset alert tones Telephone base tonesUSE LightsScreen display messages Handset display screen messagesHandset display screen messages My telephone doesn’t work at all TroubleshootingCannot get a dial tone Cannot dial outBatteries do not hold a charge My cordless handset isn’t performing normallyHear 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 Charge light is off or blinking System does not receive caller ID when on a callMy caller ID isn’t working Incomplete messagesSystem does not answer after the correct number of rings System does not respond to remote commandsSystem does not record messages Cannot retrieve voicemail messages Outgoing announcement is not clearCommon cure for electronic equipment Cleaning your telephone MaintenanceTaking care of your telephone Avoid waterSafety information Important safety informationEspecially about cordless telephones Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersPacemaker patients Especially about telephone answering systemsIndustry Canada FCC Part 68 and ActaFCC Part What does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow long is the limited warranty period? Other limitations How do you get warranty service?Operation Operating time Technical specificationsDect 6.0 digital technology Telephone operating rangeIndex Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet card