AT&T E2901 User Manual

User’s manual

E2901

2.4 GHz cordless telephone/ with caller ID/call waiting

Congratulations

on purchasing your

new AT&T product.

Before using this AT&T product, please

read the Important safety instructions

on pages 43-45 of this manual.

Please thoroughly read the user’s

manual for all the feature operation

and troubleshooting information you

need to install and operate your new

AT&T product. You can also visit our

website at www.telephones.att.com

or call 1 (800) 222-3111.

In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Model #: E2901

Product name: 2.4GHz cordless telephone

Serial #:

(found on the bottom of the telephone base)

Purchase date:

Place of purchase:

You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.

STOP!

See page 7

for easy instructions.

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.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read

and follow these instructions carefully:

• Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model 27910, part number 89-009900-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Like other batteries of this type, it could explode if burned. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.

• Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

• Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger.

• Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified service personnel for servicing.

User's manual

E2901

2.4 GHz cordless telephone/

with caller ID/call waiting

Table of contents

Getting started

Quick reference guide ......................2

Parts checklist ...................................... 4

Telephone base installation ...........5

Battery installation & charging ............7

Installation options ............................8

Belt clip & optional headset ............10

Telephone operation

Basic operation ................................. 11

Options while on calls ................... 14

Settings ................................................. 16

Sounds ...................................................19

Display ................................................... 20

Ringer volume ...................................22

DIRECTORY

Feature menu

DIRECTORY..................Page 23

CALL LOG....................Page 29

SETTINGS......................Page 16

SOUNDS.......................Page 19

DISPLAY........................Page 20

RINGER VOLUME ......Page 22

DELETE

While reviewing the call log, press to delete an individual entry, or press and h old to clear the caller ID log (page 32). While entering or editing a name or number, press to delete a character (page 24-25).

Using menus

Pr e ss CI D /-VO LU M E or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll

through menu items. Press MENU/SELECT to select or

modify a highlighted item. Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an

operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

Getting started

Quick reference guide

Telephone base

CHARGE/IN USE

• On when the cordless handset is

properly positioned to charge in the telephone base.

• Flashes quickly while receiving

incoming ringing.

• Flashes when the handset is in use,

or when another telephone is in use on the same line.

VOICEMAIL

Flashes when there are new voicemail (requires voicemail service from your local telephone company).

HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to make the handset beep (page

13).

Getting started

Parts checklist

Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service.

Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following:

User’s manual

E2901

2.4 GHz cordless telephone/ with caller ID/call waiting

User's manual

Quick start guide

Battery for cordless handset

Quick start guide

E2901

2.4 GHz cordless telephone/ with caller ID/call waiting

Cordless handset

Battery compartment cover

Telephone base with mounting bracket installed

Belt clip for cordless handset

Power adapter for telephone base

Telephone line cord

Getting started

Telephone base installation

Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

• Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11) 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 work bench.

Getting started

Telephone base installation

1. Plug one end of the telephone

line cord into the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base.

2. Plug the small end of the power

adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base.

3. Route cords through slots.

4. Plug the large end of the power

adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Telephone line cord

DSL filter (Optional for DSL users, see number four in the note section below.)

5. Plug the other end of the telephone

line cord into a telephone wall jack.

NOTES:

1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

2. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

3. This power unit is 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.

4. If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for a DSL filter.

Getting started

Battery installation & charging

After installing the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, place the handset in the telephone base and charge for 16 hours before use.

You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours. The average talk time on a fully charged battery is about eight hours and the standby time is approximately five days. Actual battery life depends on usage conditions and age of battery.

1. Insert the plug as indicated. Be sure to securely insert the plug, making sure it matches the colorcoded label inside the battery compartment.

LOW BATTERY

Low battery indicator

Return the handset to the telephone base to recharge when this symbol flashes. (Handset will beep when battery is low.)

Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model 27910,

part number 89-0099-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

2. Place the battery and wires inside the compartment.

To replace the battery, press in and downward on the tab of the battery compartment cover to open the battery compartment cover. Lift out the old battery and disconnect it from the handset. Follow the instructions on this page to install and charge the new battery.

3. Slide the battery compartment cover up until it clicks.

NOTE: Under normal conditions, the battery should last around one year. This may vary depending on usage.

4. You may be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, place the handset in telephone base to charge for at least 16 hours before first use.

Getting started

Installation options

NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions.

Tabletop mount Wall mount

Telephone outlet mounting plate with mounting

Wall mounting

The telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wallmounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required. This mounting plate with studs may be available for purchase from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation.

studs

1. To remove the bracket, hold the telephone base in both hands, press the two bracket tabs and lift the bracket away from slots and .

2. Connect the telephone line cord and power adapter to the jacks on the bottom of the telephone base. Bundle the telephone cord, and secure it with a twist tie before placing it inside the bracket.

Getting started

Installation options

3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into slots and on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots and as shown on the right.

4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack. To mount the telephone on the wall, position the mounting holes and over the telephone outlet mounting studs. Press and slide the bracket down firmly so the telephone is held securely on the telephone outlet mounting studs.

Tabletop mounting

To return the bracket from the wall mount to tabletop position, follow the directions below.

1. Remove the telephone base from the wall. Unplug the cords from the wall jacks. Remove the bracket from the telephone base.

Telephone outlet mounting studs

2. Insert the bracket tabs into slots and

then press the other bracket tabs into slots and .

on the telephone base,

3. Route cords through slots. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack. Plug the large end of the larger power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Getting started

Belt clip & optional headset

Install belt clip as shown below if desired.

Snap belt clip into the notches on both sides of handset.

For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. To order an AT&T 2.5 mm headset, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

To release belt clip from handset, lift one side of the belt clip out of the notch.

Plug 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of handset (beneath small rubber cap).

NOTE: If the sound quality of the headset is not good, try unplugging it, and firmly plug ging it in again.

Telephone operation

PHONE 00:00:30

PREDIAL

555-1234

SPEAKER 00:00:49

Elapsed time

Basic operation

Making and answering calls

To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/FLASH,

SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the

handset. To make a call, press PHONE/FLASH or

SPEAKER then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR

or place the handset in the telephone base or charger to hang up.

To predial (preview numbers before dialing), enter numbers first. Press DELETE or OFF/CLEAR any- time to make corrections, then press SPEAKER or

PHONE/FLASH to dial.to dial.

The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).

NOTE: During a call, pressing PHONE/FLASH to access

services from your local telephone company will not affect the elapsed time.

Hands-free speakerphone calls

To answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a call, press SPEAKER then dial a number. During a call, press SPEAKER to alternate between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up.

NOTE: If a headset is plugged into the handset, you will not be able to use the handset speakerphone. To use hands-free speakerphone, make sure the headset is unplugged, then press SPEAKER to activate the hands free speakerphone.

REDIAL

555-1234

RINGER MUTE

Telephone operation

Basic operation

Last number redial

Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently called numbers (up to 32 digits). Press CID/-VOLUME,

DIR /VOLUME+ or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to view

up to five recently called numbers. The handset beeps twice at the beginning or end of the list. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit. Press SPEAKER or

PHONE/FLASH to redial any displayed number. Or

press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER then REDIAL/PAUSE to dial the most recently called number (up to 32 digits). Press DELETE to delete the displayed number from the redial memory.

Temporary ring silencing

Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE while the telephone is ringing to silence the handset ringer temporarily. This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call.

The next incoming call will ring normally.

Telephone operation

Basic operation

Handset locator

I f th e h a n d s e t is m i s p l a c e d , p r e s s

H A N D S E T LO C A T O R o n t h e t e l e -

pho n e base. The ha n d set will play a paging tone for 60 seconds to help you locate it. To stop the paging tone, press PHONE/FLASH,

SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, *, or #) on

the handset, or press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base.

NOTES:

1. If the handset ringer is set to off (0), handset will not generate paging tone.

2. During a page, pressingDuring a page, pressing OFF/CLEAR or MUTE on the handset (page 12), the ringer of the handset will be silenced, but it will not cancel the page.

Flash

Volume

Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Volume control

Press CID/-VOLUME to decrease the volume. Press DIR /VOLUME+ to increase the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved.

NOTE: The earpiece, hands-free speakerphone and headset

listening volume are adjusted separately.

Call waiting

If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone company, there will be a beep if there is an incoming call while you are already on a call. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new call. Press PHONE/FLASH anytime to switch back and forth between calls. For more information on caller ID, see page 29.

Tone

Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Mute

Press MUTE to silence the microphone. When mute is on, will show on the handset screen. You will be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again and resume speaking. When mute is turned off, MICROPHONE ON will show temporarily on the handset screen. Mute is automatically cancelled when you end a call.

Mute

Temporary tone dialing

If you have only dial pulse (rotary) service, you can temporarily switch to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing TONE/*. This can be useful when send- ing tone signals for access to answering systems or long distance services.

After you hang up or press PHONE/FLASH (to receive a call waiting call), the telephone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service.

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