AT&T MLC-6 manual

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    AT&T AT&T 999-506-143 Comcode 10654341 Issue 2, April 1991 MLC-6 Cordless Telephone Installation and Troubleshooting[...]

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    Copyright © 1991 AT&T All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A. AT&T 999-506-143 Issue 2 April 1991 Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this booklet was complete and accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Information For details, see “FCC[...]

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    Contents Important Safety Instructions ■ Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel Introduction ■ Privacy Information ■ Automatic Security Coding Telephone Components Parts List Installation 1 4 5 5 5 6 8 9 ■ Positioning the Base 9 ■ Installing the Base 11 ■ Inserting the Battery Pack 13 ■ Replacing the Battery Pack 14 ■ Chargi[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions Follow these basic safety precautions when using your MLC-6 cordless phone. WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock Failure to properly ground this product will result in a risk of electrical shock, which can cause serious personal injury. This product requires a 3-prong AC power receptacle for safe operation. You should have [...]

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    ■ Never push objects of any kind into this telephone through housing slots, since the objects may touch hazardous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone. ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. There are no user serviceable[...]

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    ■ This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug with a third (grounding) prong. This plug will only fit into a standard grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not cut or remove the ground- ing prong, or use 2-wire exten[...]

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    Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel WARNING: This product must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock, which may cause serious personal injury. Before product installation, verify that you are installing the equipment at a properly grounded 3-prong AC receptacle. If not, stop the installation and [...]

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    Introduction The AT&T MLC-6 cordless telephone is compatible with your PARTNER™ Plus or PARTNER Communications System. It gives you the freedom of a cordless phone while providing the same features as a corded MLS™-model telephone. The MLC-6 cordless phone is functionally similar to the MLS-6™ corded phone. The cordless phone can be progr[...]

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    Telephone Components BASE 6[...]

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    HANDSET 7[...]

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    Parts List Along with this booklet, the box should contain the items shown on this page. If it does not, call the AT&T Helpline at 1 800 628-2888. 8[...]

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    Installation Important: Before beginning installation, please read and understand “Important Safety Instructions” and “Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel” at the beginning of this booklet. Be sure the base is unplugged before you begin. Positioning the Base The MLC-6 cordless phone uses radio transmissions to communi- cate. Its [...]

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    The handset does not need to be located with the base except for charging. For best coverage, place the base in a central location, away from concentrations of structural metal such as steel and aluminum or reinforced concrete. Use the handset at another desk or while moving about your work location. For indoor use, place the base so that walls do [...]

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    Installing the Base If desk mounting, skip step 1 and steps 3–6. If wall mounting, remove the Plug one end of the modular four screws in the bottom of the base. Turn the bottom of the base 180° as shown above, then screw it back into place. telephone cord into the jack on the bottom of the base. Then route it and the AC power cord along their re[...]

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    Install mounting sleeves and Mount the base. Place the screws. Lightly tap a nail into marks on wall to start holes. Then slip each screw into a mounting sleeve (with screw head in wider barrel of sleeve and screw securely into wall. base over the screws, than slide it downward slightly to lock it into place. Plug modular telephone cord Plug power [...]

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    Inserting the Battery Pack Remove battery cover If a battery pack is already in from the handset by pressing down on the raised dots and sliding the cover towards you. the compartment, first unplug the battery cord from the handset and remove the old battery pack. Place the new battery pack in the compartment with the battery cord coming from the t[...]

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    Replacing the Battery Pack When the power in the battery pack for the MLC-6 phone is low, the message BATT appears in the handset display. The life of the battery pack is approximately two years. To order a replace- ment battery pack, see “Ordering Replacement Parts.” To install a new battery pack, see “Inserting the Battery Pack.” Be sure [...]

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    Installing the Flexible Antenna The handset comes with a rigid telescoping antenna installed. Normal operation of the cordless phone requires you to manually extend this antenna when making a call. If you prefer, you can use the flexible antenna, which does not need to be extended or retracted. To install the flexible antenna: 1. 2. Remove the tele[...]

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    Filling Out Labels Using a ball-point pen or pencil only, write the following information on the erasable labels and directory card: On the labels above and below the handset display, first peel off the protective plastic overlay, then write line numbers or programmed features assigned to each of the outside line/pro- grammable buttons. See the abo[...]

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    Programming Channels (More Than One Cordless Phone) Channels 0-9 are available to MLC-6 cordless phones. If you use more than one cordless phone, you should program each one to operate on different channels to avoid channel interference. To program channels: 1. 2. 3. 4. Verify that the antennas on the base and handset are fully extended. While the [...]

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    Using the Carrying Holster The carring holster allows you to carry the handset with you without having to hold it in your hand. To attach the holster to your belt, simply thread your belt through the holster's belt loop. Then slip the handset in to the holster. To easily remove the handset from the carrying holster, place one hand on the holst[...]

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    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your cordless phone, you may be able to solve it by following the procedures listed here. If you cannot resolve a problem using these procedures, call the AT&T Helpline at 1 800 628-2888, 24 hours a day. Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions RANGE indicator Handset is out of Move closer to base. a[...]

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    Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions No ring on incoming Out of range. Move closer to base. call, or handset makes hissing sounds. Retractable antenna Fully extend telescoping not fully extended. antennas on base and handset. If you have more Place correct handset than one MLC-6, in base for at least 10 wrong handset seconds. placed in base. [...]

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    Maintenance Treated properly, your telephone will require no maintenance other than periodic cleaning. To clean, wipe the housing with a soft, dust-free cloth. If absolutely necessary, clean it with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Dry quickly with a soft cloth. To prevent damaging the phone, avoid dropping the ba[...]

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    Ordering Replacement Parts To order replacement parts or optional equipment, call either AT&T "Sourcebook" Catalog Sales or the AT&T National Parts Sales Center toll free. When ordering, please use the part numbers shown in the table below. Item AT&T Catalog AT&T National Sales (Sourcebook) Parts Sales Center 1 800 451-210[...]

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    AT&T Limited Warranty What is covered: Any defect in material and workmanship. For how long: One year. What we will do: If your telephone is defective within one year of the date of pur- chase, we will repair it or, at our option, replace it at no charge to you. If we repair your telephone, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we[...]

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    What we ask you to do: To get warranty service for your telephone you must provide proof of the date of purchase. If you purchased your telephone directly from AT&T: Call our Helpline for complete instructions and details on service. If you purchased your telephone from an AT&T Authorized Dealer: Your AT&T warranty service is provided t[...]

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    Customer Support Helplines AT&T provides these Helplines 24 hours a day to help you program and use your phone: U.S.A. 1 800 628-2888 Eastern Canada and Ottawa 1 800 363-1882 Central and Western Canada 1 800 663-9817 Ontario 1 800 387-4268 Before calling the Helpline, please refer to “Troubleshooting.” Post-Warranty Service If you need serv[...]

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    FCC Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules require that you be notified of the following: FCC Part 15 Rules The AT&T MLC-6 Cordless Telephone has been tested and has been found to comply with FCC Part 15 Rules. These specifica- tions are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial or[...]

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    Using the Wall Mount Template 1. If you wish, remove the template from this booklet by cutting or tearing along this dotted line. (if you do not use the template, not that screws should be installed on a vertical line. exactly 4 inches apart.) 2. Referring to the figure below, hold the template against the place on the wall where you want to mount [...]