AT&T EL52209 User Manual

User’s manual

EL52209/EL52259/ EL52309/EL52409 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting

Congratulations

on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on pages 58-59 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

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

Model #: EL52209 (two handsets)

EL52259 (two handsets) EL52309 (three handsets)

EL52409 (four handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system 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.

www.telephones.att.com or

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear impacts. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used

TIA-1083

under license.

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Parts checklist

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

Your telephone package contains the following items:

User’s manual

EL52209/EL52259/ EL52309/EL52409 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting

User’s manual

Telephone base

Quick start guide

EL52209/EL52259/ EL52309/EL52409 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting

Quick start guide

Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed (1 for EL52209) (1 for EL52259) (2 for EL52309) (3 for EL52409)

Cordless handset (2 for EL52209) (2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409)

Wall mount bracket

Battery for cordless handset (2 for EL52209) (2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409)

Battery compartment cover (2 for EL52209) (2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409)

Telephone line cord

AC power adapter for telephone base

User’s manual

EL52209/EL52259/ EL52309/EL52409 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting

Table of contents

Getting started

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

Quick reference guide - 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...................................... 10

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

Voicemail (visual message

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

Clear voicemail indication ............ 12

Home area code................................ 13

Answering system settings................. 14

Answer on/off .................................... 14

Announcement................................... 15

Number of rings................................. 16

Remote access code ....................... 17

Message alert tone .......................... 18

Telephone operation

Making, answering, and ending

calls ................................................................ 19

Making a call....................................... 19

On-hook dialing (predialing) ....... 19

Answering a call................................ 19

Temporary ringer silencing .......... 19

Ending a call ........................................19

Auto off ..................................................19

Handset operation ...................................20

Speakerphone information ...........20

Last number redial............................ 20

Options while on calls...........................21

Volume control ................................... 21

Call waiting...........................................21

Mute .........................................................21

Chain dialing ........................................22

Multiple handset use

Handset locator..................................23

Join a call in progress..................... 23

Intercom.................................................24

Answer an incoming call during an

intercom call........................................24

Call transfer using intercom ............... 25

Quick reference guide - handset

CHARGE light

The charge light is on when the handset is charging (page 5).

SDIR/VOLUME

Press DIRS to show directory entries (page 29) 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 21).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press repeatedly to view the last five numbers dialed (page 20). While entering numbers, press and hold pause (page 27).

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or answer a call (page 19).

During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 21).

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 34).

SPEAKER

Press to turn on the handset speakerphone, press again to resume normal handset use (page 20).

to insert a dialing

Main menu

> Highlights a menu item

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Main menu

ANS. SYSTEM (page 37) DIRECTORY (page 26) CALL LOG (page 31) RINGER VOLUME (page 9) RINGER TONE (page 10) KEY TONE (page 10) LCD LANGUAGE (page 10) SET DATE/TIME (page 11) CLR VOICEMAIL (page 12) HOME AREA CODE (page 13)

TCID/VOLUME

Press TCID to show caller ID information (page 34) 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 21).

MENU/SELECT

Press to display the menu (page

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

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

During a call, press to hang up (page 19).

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 21).

While reviewing the caller ID history (page 35), or the directory (page 30) or the redial memory (page 20), press to delete an individual entry.

While predialing, press to delete digits (page 19).

Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry (page 34).

Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call (pages 24-25).

OFF/CLEAR

while the

MUTE/DELETE

INT

Using menus

Press SDIR or TCID to scroll through menu items.

Press

MENU/SELECT to select or

modify a highlighted item. Press

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

OFF/CLEAR to cancel

Getting started

Quick reference guide - telephone base

IN USE indicator

On when the handset is in use or when the answering system is answering an incoming call.

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

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, and is different from answering system messages (page 12).

HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to make handsets beep so you can locate them (page 23).

MESSAGE COUNTER

Number of messages (or during playback, message number currently playing).

REPEAT

Press to repeat a message. Press twice to play the previous message (page 40).

X DELETE

Press to delete the message currently playing (page 40).

Press twice to delete all old messages when the phone is not in use (page 40).

ON/OFF

Press to turn the answering system on or off (page 37).

PLAY/STOP

Press to start or stop message playback (page 39).

SKIP

Press to skip a message (page 40).

STVOLUME

During message playback, press to adjust the listening volume (page 40).

While in idle mode, press to adjust the base ringer volume (page 38).

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 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 at the bottom of the telephone base.

3. Route the power

adapter cord through the slot.

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

Charger installation

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2. Plug the small

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, under-the-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 64 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

The screen shows LOW BATTERY and flashes.

The screen shows

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

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

Battery is charged. To keep the battery

HANDSET X.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

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 mount 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 mount bracket into the slots on the back of the telephone base (marked A). 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 mount 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.

3. 4.

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 mount

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

Menu settings

Use the menus to change the telephone’s settings.

1. Press MENU/

not in use) to enter the main menu.

SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is

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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/

menu.

SELECT in idle mode to enter the main

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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

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NOTES:

1. Changing the handset ringer volume does not affect base ringer volume. For more information on base ringer volume, see page 38.

2. The ringer volume level also determines the ringer levels of intercom calls (pages 24-25) and the paging tone when initiating the handset locator feature (page 23).

3. 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/

SELECT in idle mode to enter the main

menu.

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

press

MENU/SELECT.

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

4. Press

MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return

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

menu.

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

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

4. Press

MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return

to the main menu.

LCD language

You can select the language used for all screen displays.

1. Press MENU/

SELECT in idle mode to enter the main

menu.

2. Use TCID or DIRS

MENU/SELECT.

press

3. Press TCID or DIRS

to scroll to >LCD LANGUAGE, then

to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or

ESPAÑOL.

4. Press

MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return

to the main menu.

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Handset settings

Telephone settings

Set date/time

The answering system announces the date and time of the message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be set so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.

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

1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/

SELECT to

enter the main menu.

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