ATT 3211-2 Manual

							
Quick start guide
AT3211-2 
DECT 6.0 dual handset cordless 
telephone with caller ID/ 
call waiting 
						

							


See pages 5-6
for easy instructions.
You must install and charge 
the battery before using the 
telephone.STOP!
Installation preparation
Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not 
controlled by a wall switch. For optimum range and better reception, place the 
telephone base in a central and open location.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - 
DSL) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the 
telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (see the following page). The 
filter prevents 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 support, please call the appropriate number listed below based 
on your location: If you live in CT, please call 1 (800) 508-9995. If you live 
in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC or TN, please call 1 (800) 733-2355. For 
all other states, please call 1 (800) 667-2118.
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 
workbench.
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Telephone base installation
Install the telephone base as shown below. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement 
power adapter, please call the appropriate number listed below based on your 
location: If you live in CT, please call 1 (800) 508-9995. If you live in AL, FL, 
GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC or TN, please call 1 (800) 733-2355. For all other 
states, please call 1 (800) 667-2118.
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.
1.
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If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required.
Plug the small end of the power adapter into the power jack on the bottom of the telephone base.
1.
Route the power adapter cord through the channel.
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Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone jack on the bottom of the telephone base.
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Route the telephone line cord through the channel.
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Plug the large end of the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
6.Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack.
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Charger installation
Install the charger as shown below. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement 
power adapter, please call the appropriate number listed below based on your 
location: If you live in CT, please call 1 (800) 508-9995. If you live in AL, FL, 
GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC or TN, please call 1 (800) 733-2355. For all other 
states, please call 1 (800) 667-2118.
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.
1.
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The small end of the power adapter has been already plugged into the jack on the bottom of the charger at the factory. Check to make sure it clicks firmly into place.
1.
Plug the large end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
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Battery installation & charging
Install the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the 
battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, 
place the handset in the telephone base to charge the battery. For best 
performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The battery is 
fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 5 
of the user’s manual for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for 
at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone 
for a short time. The screen shows LOW BATTERY and the backlight is off until 
you have charged the battery without interruption for at least one hour. The 
following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery indicatorsBattery statusAction
The screen is blank.Battery has no charge and 
the handset cannot be 
used.
Charge without interruption until the 
screen shows LOW BATTERY (at least 
10 minutes).
The screen shows 
PLACE IN CHARGER 
and  flashes.
Battery has very little 
charge and the handset 
cannot be used.
Charge without interruption until the 
screen shows LOW BATTERY (at least 
four minutes).
The screen shows LOW 
BATTERY,  flashes, and 
the handset beeps.
Battery has enough charge 
to be used for a short time.
Charge without interruption until the 
screen shows HANDSET X (at least one 
hour).
The screen shows  
HANDSET X.
Battery is charged.To keep the battery charged, place it 
in the telephone base or charger when 
not in use.
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps every minute. 
						

							
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Battery installation & charging
Step 3
Charge the handset by placing it 
face forward in the telephone base 
or charger. The CHARGE light is on 
when charging.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. To order, please 
call the appropriate number listed below based on your location: If you live in CT, 
please call 1 (800) 508-9995. If you live in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC or 
TN, please call 1 (800) 733-2355. For all other states, please call  
1 (800) 667-2118.
If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to 
prevent possible leakage.
1.
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CHARGE light
Step 1
Plug the battery 
connector securely 
into the socket 
inside the handset 
battery compartment, 
matching the color-
coded label. Insert the 
supplied battery with 
the label THIS SIDE UP 
facing up as indicated.
Step 2
Align the cover flat 
against the battery 
compartment, then 
slide it upwards 
until it clicks into 
place. 
						

							


Quick reference guide - handset
CHARGE indicator
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
qCID/VOL
Press qCID to display caller ID history.
Press to scroll down while in menus. 
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.
Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call.
/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call.
During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert.
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While reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory.
PLAY/MENU/SELECT
Press to play voicemail messages. 
Press to show the menu. 
While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.
p/VOL
Press DIRp to show directory entries.
Press to scroll up while in menus. 
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right. 
Press to increase the listening volume when on a call.
 OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up. 
While in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator.
#
Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry.
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last five numbers dialed.
While entering numbers,  press and hold to insert a dialing pause.
INT
Press to begin an intercom conversation or to transfer a call.
MUTE/REMOVE
During a call, press to mute the microphone. 
While reviewing the caller ID history, the directory or the redial memory, press to delete an individual entry.
While predialing, press to delete digits.
  (Speakerphone)
Press to switch between speakerphone and handset.
SKIP
Press to skip to the next voicemail message.
ERASE
Press to erase a voicemail message.
VOICEMAIL
Press to dial to the voicemail provider for accessing to your voicemail messages. 
						

							


Quick reference guide - handset
Main menu
>Highlights a menu 
item.
>DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
Main menu
DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
RINGER VOLUME
RINGER TONE
KEY TONE 
LCD LANGUAGE
SET DATE/TIME
CLR VOICEMAIL 
SET VOICEMAIL 
HOME AREA CODE
Using menus
Press PLAY/MENU/SELECT to show the first 
menu item, DIRECTORY.
Press qCID or p to scroll through menu 
items.
Press PLAY/MENU/SELECT to select or save 
changes to a highlighted menu item.
Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, 
back up to the previous menu, or exit the 
menu display.
Menu 
						

							


Quick reference guide - telephone base
IN USE indicator
On when the handset is in use or when you are registering a handset.
Flashes when another telephone on the same line is in use, or when you are de-registering handset(s) from the telephone base.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. 
VOICEMAIL indicator
Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicemail service is offered by your local telephone company.
FIND HANDSET
Press to make handsets beep so you can locate them.  
						

							
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