AT&T Dect 6 Owners Manual

User’s manual
TL90071 
DECT 6.0 expansion handset  
for use with AT&T models
TL92271/TL92371/TL92471/
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471 
with �L� ET �� T�� L� ET �� T�®  
wireless technology 

Model number:   TL90071
Type:     DECT 6.0 expansion handset
Serial number:
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the handset charger.
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service.
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Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your 
sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service 
is necessary.
Cordless handset
Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed
Battery for cordless handset
Battery compartment cover
User’s manual
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Table of contents
Getting started
Installation ........................................................................\
........................................1
Quick reference guide - handset ...................................................................2
Charger installation  ........................................................................\
......................5
Battery installation and charging ..................................................................6
Registration and...

1
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...

2

C�ARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item displayed above  the key.
While in a menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.
CELL�LAR
Press to make or answer a cell call.
During a cell call, press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call waiting alert.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming  cell call.
Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold.
��ME/FLAS�
Press to make or answer a home call.
During a...

3

DIR/V�L �MEPress to scroll up while in menus.During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening volume.Press to show directory entries when the telephone is not in use.While entering names or numbers in the directory, press to move the cursor to the left.
M�TE/DELETEDuring a call, press to mute the microphone.While predialing, press to delete digits.While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID history, press to delete an individual entry.While entering or editing a...

4

Quick reference guide - handset
Menu
Feature menu
Play messagesAnswering sysDirectoryCaller ID logIntercomBluetoothRingersSet date/timeSettings Website
Main menu
The selected menu item is highlighted.
P�S� T� TALK  
Press to begin a one-to-one or one-to-group broadcast.
Press and hold to begin a one-to-group broadcast when the handset is not in use. 
�sing menus
Press MEN� in idle mode (when the telephone is not in use) 
to enter the main menu.
Use CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.
Press...

5

IMP�RTANT INF�RMATI�N:
Use only the power adapter(s) provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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Charger installation
Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not...

6

Battery installation and charging
Install the battery as shown on page 7. Once you have installed 
the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table 
below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or 
charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the 
handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The 
battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. 
See the table on page 31 for battery operating times.
If the screen shows Place...