AT&T EL51209, EL51359 User Manual

User’s manual

EL51209/EL51359 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting

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on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on pages 49-50 of this manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new AT&T

product. You can also visit our website at call

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Model #: EL51209 (two handsets)

EL51359 (three handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone Serial #:

(found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase:

Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone base.

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

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Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Your telephone package contains the following items:

User’s manual

EL51209/EL51359 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting

User’s manual

Telephone base

Quick start guide

EL51209/EL51359 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting

Quick start guide

Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed (1 for EL51209) (2 for EL51359)

Cordless handsets (2 for EL51209) (3 for EL51359)

Wall mount bracket

Battery for cordless handset (2 for EL51209) (3 for EL51359)

Battery compartment covers (2 for EL51209) (3 for EL51359)

AC power adapter for telephone

Telephone line cord

User’s manual

EL51209/EL51359 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting

Table of contents

Getting started

Quick reference guide - handset......1

Quick reference guide - handset &

telephone base..........................................2

Installation ...................................................3

Telephone base & charger

installation....................................................4

Battery installation & charging..........5

Wall installation.........................................7

Tabletop to wall installation ........7

Wall to tabletop installation ........8

Handset settings

Telephone settings...................................9

Menu settings ......................................9

Ringer volume .....................................9

Ringer tone ........................................10

Key tone ..............................................10

LCD language....................................11

Set date/time....................................11

Voicemail (visual message

waiting) indicator ............................12

Clear voicemail indication ..........13

Home area code..............................14

Telephone operation

Making, answering, and ending

calls ..............................................................15

Making a call.....................................15

On-hook dialing (predialing) .....15

Answering a call ............................. 15

Temporary ringer silencing........ 15

Ending a call ..................................... 15

Handset operation ................................ 16

Auto off ............................................... 16

Speakerphone information ........ 16

Last number redial......................... 16

Options while on calls........................ 17

Volume control................................ 17

Call waiting........................................ 17

Mute ......................................................17

Chain dialing ..................................... 18

Multiple handset use

Handset locator............................... 19

Join a call in progress.................. 19

Intercom.............................................. 20

Answer an incoming call during

an intercom call .............................. 20

Call transfer using intercom............ 21

Quick reference guide - handset

CHARGE light

The charge light is on when the handset is charging (page 6).

SDIR/VOLUME

Press DIRS to show directory entries (page 26) when the phone is not in use.

Press to scroll up while in menus (page 9). Press SVOLUME to increase the volume level during a call (page 17).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press repeatedly to view the last five numbers dialed (page 16). While entering numbers, press and hold pause (page 24).

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or answer a call (page 15).

During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 17).

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 (page 33).

SPEAKER

Press to turn on the handset speakerphone, press again to resume normal handset use (page 16).

to insert a dialing

TCID/VOLUME

Press TCID to show caller ID information (page 32) when the phone is not in use.

Press to scroll down while in menus (page 9). Press TVOLUME to decrease the volume level during a call (page 17).

MENU/SELECT

Press to display the menu (page

9). Once in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.

OFF/CLEAR

Press and hold telephone is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator.

During a call, press to hang up (page 15).

While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display (page 9).

During a call, press to mute microphone (page 17).

While reviewing the caller ID history (page 33), or the directory (page 28) or the redial memory (page 16), press to delete an individual entry

While predialing, press to delete digits (page 15).

Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry (page 33).

Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call (pages 20-22).

while the

MUTE/DELETE

INT

Getting started

Quick reference guide - handset & telephone base

Main menu

> Highlights a menu item

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IN USE indicator

On when the handset is in use.

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

Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call.

Main menu

DIRECTORY (page 24) CALL LOG (page 32) RINGER VOLUME (page 9) RINGER TONE (page 10) KEY TONE (page 10) LCD LANGUAGE (page 11) SET DATE/TIME (page 11) CLR VOICEMAIL (page 13) HOME AREA CODE (page 14)

Using menus

Press SDIR or TCID 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.

VOICEMAIL indicator

Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicemail service is offered by your local telephone company (page 12).

HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to make handsets beep so you can locate them (page 19).

Getting started

Installation

You must install and charge the handset battery before using the cordless handset.

Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (see page 7). 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 service or product information, visit our website at

STOP!

See pages 5-6 for easy instructions.

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

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.

Getting started

Telephone base & charger installation

Install the telephone as shown below.

The telephone base is ready for table use. If you want to change to wall mounting, see page 7 for details.

5. Plug the other end

of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack or a DSL filter.

4. Plug the large end

of the AC power adapter into a power outlet not connected to a wall switch.

3. Route the power

adapter cord through the slot.

Charger installation

Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required.

Telephone line cord

1. Plug one end of

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

2. Plug the small

end of the AC power adapter into the power jack on the bottom of the telephone base.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Use only the power adapter(s) 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. 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, underthe-table or cabinet outlet.

Getting started

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 or charger 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 57 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 indicators Battery status Action

The screen is blank. Battery has no charge

and the handset cannot be used.

The screen shows PLACE IN CHARGER and flashes

Battery has very little charge and the handset cannot be used.

The screen shows LOW BATTERY and flashes.

Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.

The screen shows

Battery is charged. To keep the battery

HANDSET X.

NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps every minute.

Charge without interruption until the screen shows LOW BATTERY (at least 10 minutes).

Charge without interruption until the screen shows LOW BATTERY (at least four minutes).

Charge without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET X (at least one hour).

charged, place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use.

Getting started

Battery installation & charging

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.

To replace the battery, press the tab and slide the battery compartment cover downwards. Lift out the old battery and disconnect it from the handset. Follow the instructions above to install and charge the new battery.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT8001). To order, visit our website at

Step 2 Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

Step 3 Charge the handset by placing it face up in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light at the top of the handset is on when charging.

www.telephones.att.com, or call

1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Getting started

Wall installation

Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronic retailers. You might need a professional to install the mounting plate.

Tabletop to wall installation

1. Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert the extended tabs

(marked A) of the wall bracket into the slots on the back of the telephone base (marked A). The extended tabs (marked B) should be inserted into the lower slots. Push the telephone base down until it is securely in place.

2. If you are using a DSL filter, plug the line cord into the filter now. Route

the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall bracket hole. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone.

3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the

power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

4. Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the

bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.

Getting started

Wall installation

Wall to tabletop installation

1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the wall. If the telephone line cord

and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first.

2. Lift the telephone base up to detach it from the plastic wall bracket.

Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.

3. See Telephone base & charger installation on page 4.

Handset settings

Telephone settings

Use the menus to change the telephone’s settings.

Menu settings

1. Press MENU/

SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is

not in use) to enter the main menu.

2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to the feature to be

changed. When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a > symbol.

3. Press

MENU/SELECT to select the highlighted item.

NOTE: To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display, press

OFF/CLEAR. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode.

Ringer volume

You can set the ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the handset screen.

1. Press MENU/

SELECT in idle mode to enter the main

menu.

2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >RINGER VOLUME,

then press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press TCID or DIRS to sample each volume level.

4. Press

MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return

to the main menu.

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NOTES:

1. The ringer volume also determines the ringer levels of intercom calls (pages 20-22) and the paging tone when initiating the handset locator feature (page 19).

2. If the handset ringer volume level is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and paging.

Handset settings

Telephone settings

Ringer tone

This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer tones.

1. Press MENU/

menu.

2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >RINGER TONE, then

press

MENU/SELECT.

SELECT in idle mode to enter the main

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3. Press TCID or DIRS to sample each ringer tone.

4. Press

MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return

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to the main menu.

NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.

Key tone

The handset is factory programmed to beep with each key press. If you turn off the KEY TONE, there are no beeps when you press keys.

1. Press MENU/

SELECT in idle mode to enter the main

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menu.

2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >KEY TONE, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press TCID or DIRS to select ON or OFF.

4. Press

MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return

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to the main menu.

Handset settings

Telephone settings

LCD language

You can select the language used for all screen displays.

1. Press MENU/

menu.

2. Use TCID or DIRS

press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press TCID or DIRS ESPAÑOL.

4. Press

MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return

to the main menu.

Set date/time

If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call.

Follow the steps below to set the month, day, year and time.

SELECT in idle mode to enter the main

to scroll to >LCD LANGUAGE, then

to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or

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1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the main menu.

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2. Press TCID or DIRS to scroll to >SET DATE/TIME, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press TCID or DIRS to select the month, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press

MENU/SELECT to confirm.

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4. Press TCID or DIRS to select the day, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press

MENU/SELECT to confirm.

5. Press TCID or DIRS to select the year, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press

MENU/SELECT to confirm.

Handset settings

Telephone settings

6. Press TCID or DIRS to select the hour, or enter the

correct number using the dial pad, then press

MENU/SELECT to confirm.

7. Press TCID or DIRS to select the minute, or enter the

correct number using the dial pad, then press

MENU/SELECT to confirm.

8. Press TCID or DIRS to select the AM or PM, then press

MENU/SELECT to confirm. There is a confirmation tone.

Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator

If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your local telephone company, this feature provides a visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. The

VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base flashes, and NEW VOICEMAIL and the icon appear on the handset screen.

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Handset settings

Telephone settings

Clear voicemail indication

Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed NEW VOICEMAIL message, icon, and VOICEMAIL light; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your local telephone company continues to send the signal to turn on the indicator.

To manually turn off the new voicemail indicator:

1. Press MENU/

SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main

menu.

2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >CLR VOICEMAIL, then press

MENU/SELECT. The screen shows TURN OFF INDICATOR?

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3. Press

MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication off, or press

OFF/CLEAR to cancel the procedure.

NOTES:

1. Telephone company voicemail might alert you to new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone company for more details.

2. For information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone company for assistance.

Handset settings

Telephone settings

Home area code

If you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID history only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.

This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the caller ID log. If you dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, do not use this home area code feature. If you do, you will not be able to place calls from your caller ID log as they have only seven digits.

1. Press

MENU/SELECT in the idle mode to enter the main

menu.

2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >HOME AREA CODE,

then press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press the dial pad keys to enter a three-digit home area

code. Press DELETE/MUTE to delete digits while entering.

4. Press

MENU/SELECT to save and return to the main

menu.

NOTE: If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial 10 digits to make a local call (area code + phone number), you will need to delete your home area code. With the home area code displayed, press and hold home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _.

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Telephone operation

Making, answering, and ending calls

Making a call

To make a call, press number.

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

NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your local telephone service provider does not affect the elapsed time.

On-hook dialing (predialing)

Enter the telephone number, then press Press

MUTE

/DELETE

entering number.

Answering a call

To answer a call

• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.

-OR-

PHONE/

OFF

/CLEAR

FLASH

SPEAKER

PHONE/

, then enter the telephone

FLASH

at any time to make corrections as you are

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SPEAKER

Elapsed time

to dial.

• Press any dial pad key (0-9, * or #).

Temporary ringer silencing

Press

OFF/

CLEAR

DELETE

/MUTE

while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily on that handset only. This turn off the ringer without disconnecting the call. The next incoming call rings normally at the preset volume.

NOTE: Each handset rings when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume is turned off on that handset.

Ending a call

To end a call, press

OFF/

CLEAR

or return the handset to the telephone base or

charger.

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