
User Manual (Part 2)
2.4 GHz Expansion 
Handset E252
For use with AT&T 
model E2562
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Table of contents
Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. 
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corporation., 
licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
STOP!
See pages 2-3
for easy instructions
You must charge 
batteries and register the 
handset before use
For customer service or product 
information, visit our web site at
www.telephones.att.com
or call 
1-800-222-3111
Please also read
Important Product Information
Enclosed in product package
Before you begin........................................1
Parts checklist.............................................1
Battery installation & charging................2
Registering the handset............................3
Belt clip & optional headset ....................4
Quick reference guide..............................5
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Before you begin
This cordless telephone operates with 
the maximum power allowed by the 
Federal Communications Commission 
(FCC). Even so, this handset and base 
can communicate over only a certain 
distance — which can vary with the 
locations of the base and handset, the 
weather, and the construction of your 
home or office. For best performance, 
keep the base antenna fully upright.
If you receive a call while you are 
out of range, the handset might not
ring — or if it does ring, the call might 
not connect when you press PHONE. 
Move closer to the base, then press
PHONE to answer the call.
If you move out of range during a 
phone conversation, you might hear
noise or interference. To improve 
reception, move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without 
pressing OFF, your phone will be left
“off the hook.” To hang up properly, 
walk back toward the telephone base, 
periodically pressing OFF until the call 
is disconnected.
Parts checklist
Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to 
ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package 
includes the following: 
Handset charger
Telephone 
handset
Power 
adapter
Belt clip
Batteries
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Light remains on while batteries 
are charging.
LOW BATTERY
RDL MEMMENU
Battery & charger installation
After installation, place the handset in the charger and allow the battery to charge for 12 
hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the charger 
after each use. When battery power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 8 hours.
Press coin into slot on 
base of handset to 
release latch, then 
remove cover
Insert supplied 
battery
Place handset in charger for 
12 hours before first use
Low battery indicator
Return handset to charger when this 
symbol flashes. (Handset will beep 
when battery is low.)
Caution: Use only supplied 
rechargeable battery.
Insert top 
tab first
Press down to 
click in place
Plug power cord into jack on underside of charger, then plug transformer 
into electrical outlet
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Registering the handset
Before using your new handset, you must register it with 
the base. During registration, you must enter the 15-digit 
ID number of the telephone base. To find this number, go 
to the base, press MENU, scroll down to select DISPLAY
BASE ID, then press OK.
The handset provided with your telephone is automatically 
registered as Handset 1. Additional handsets will be 
assigned numbers in the order they are registered (2, 3, 4, 
etc.) up to a maximum of eight.
ENTER BASE ID
123456789012345
Enter base ID, then press OK
HANDSET 2
Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3
REDIAL MEMMENU
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OK
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Belt clip & optional headset
Install belt clip as shown below if desired.
For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm 
headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.
Plug 2.5 mm headset 
into jack on side of 
handset (beneath 
small rubber cap)
Snap belt clip into notches on 
side of handset. Rotate and pull 
to remove.
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Quick reference guide
For complete instructions, please refer to the manual provided with your telephone.
Off/Clear
During a call, press to hang up. 
While using menus, press to cancel an 
operation, back up to the previous 
menu, or exit the menu display.
Speaker
Press to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to hang up.
Softkeys
Press a softkey to select a menu item 
displayed just above the key.
L1/Flash, L2/Flash
Press L1 to make or answer a call on line 1. 
Press L2 to make or answer a call on line 2.
During a call, press to receive an incoming 
call, if Call Waiting is activated.
Volume
Press to adjust listening volume.
Xfer/Intercom
Press to transfer a call or initiate an 
intercom conversation.
Redial Log
Phonebook
Screen menus
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3
HANDSET 1
RDL MEM
MENU
Menus
Main Menu
Play New MSG
Call History
Mailboxes
Handset Settings
Register
Handset Settings
Ringers
Low Batt Tone
Range Tone
Keypad Tone
Contrast
Enhanced Mode
Rename
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Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. 
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corporation, 
licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 1.1 AT&T 12/30/03.
www.telephones.att.com
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