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Model #:	SL87218 (two handsets)
Type:	DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system
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AT&T SL87218 user manual On your purchase of this AT&T product, Canada, dial 1 866

Contents

User’s manual SL87218 On your purchase of this AT&T product Canada, dial 1 866 Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items Table of contents Appendix H, Technical Quick reference guide handset DIR / CID USE indicator Quick reference guide telephone base Installation preparation Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Telephone base & charger installation Telephone base installation Charger installation 800 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866 Battery installation & charging Sideup To remove the belt clip Belt clip & optional headsetTo attach the belt clip Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installation Upper keeper tab location Wall mount position Wall mount to desktop installation Wall mounting bracket location Lower keeper tab location Mounting bracket procedure Handset settings Ringer volume Ringer tone Key tone Language Press DIR / CID to select ENGLISH, Francais or Espanol CLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT Visual message waiting voicemail indicatorTo clear voicemail indication Temporary ringer silencing Handset operation Auto off Last number redial Handset locator Press Handset Locator on the telephone base Multiple 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 call Free 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 directory Creating directory entries To create a new directory entry Key Directory review To review directory entries Directory search To search by name To delete an entry To dial, delete or edit entriesDisplay dial To edit an entry Caller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waiting How the caller ID history call log works Available AT this Time Missed new calls indicator Memory match To dial from the caller ID history To review the caller ID historyTo review the caller ID history Other options About the answering system Answering system and voicemail System provides voice prompts to guide you through setup Voice prompts To 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 ringer Message alert tone Temporarily turning off the message alert tone To delete all old messages Message playbackOptions during playback Recording & playing memos To play back a memo Message counter displays Message counter displays Remote access Remote commands Handset tones Screen icons, lights & tonesScreen icons & alert tones Telephone base tones Handset display screen messages Screen display messages Charging Taking care of your telephone MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Avoid water Important 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 clarity Troubleshooting Battery installation and charging, page 8, in this user’s Connecting 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