Vtech EL52459 User Manual

User’s manual

EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting

Congratulations

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

TIA-1083

on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety instructions 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

www.telephones.att.com 1 (866) 288-4268

Model #: EL52209 (two handsets) EL52259 (two handsets) EL52309 (three handsets) EL52409 (four handsets) EL52419 (four handsets) EL52459 (four handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase:

or call

1 (800) 222-3111

. In Canada, dial

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

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

The ENERGY STARR program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STARR label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.

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

Your telephone contains the following items:

User’s manual

EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting

User's manual

Telephone base

Quick start guide

EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 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) (3 for EL52419) (3 for EL52459)

Cordless handset (2 for EL52209)

(2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409) (4 for EL52419) (4 for EL52459)

Wall mount bracket

Battery for cordless handset

(2 for EL52209) (2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409) (4 for EL52419) (4 for EL52459)

Battery compartment cover

(2 for EL52209) (2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409) (4 for EL52419) (4 for EL52459)

Telephone line cord

AC power adapter for telephone base

User’s manual

EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 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

Multiple handset use ...............................23

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

Directory

About the directory ..................................26

Shared directory .................................. 26

Capacity ................................................... 26

Exiting the directory ..........................26

Create directory entries .........................27

To create a new directory entry . 27

Review directory ........................................29

To review directory entries ............ 29

Search directory .........................................29

To search by name ............................ 29

To dial, delete or edit entries ..............30

Display dial ............................................ 30

To delete an entry .............................. 30

To edit an entry ...................................30

Caller ID

About caller ID ...........................................31

Information about caller ID with

call waiting ............................................ 31

Caller ID operation ...................................32

Memory match ..................................... 32

Missed (new) calls indicator .......... 32

Caller ID history .........................................33

How the caller ID history (call

log) works ............................................... 33

To review the caller history ........... 34

Make a call log entry ready to

dial ............................................................. 34

Dial a call log entry ........................... 35

Delete entries ....................................... 35

Save a call log entry to the

directory .................................................. 35

Reasons for missing caller ID

information ...................................................36

Answering system

About the answering system...............37

Answering system and

voicemail ................................................. 37

Message capacity ............................... 37

Turn the answering system on or

off at the telephone base .............. 37

New message indication ................. 38

Call screening at the telephone

base ........................................................... 38

Call intercept ........................................ 38

Base ringer ............................................ 38

Temporarily turning off the

message alert tone ............................ 38

Voice prompts ...................................... 38

Messages playback ...................................39

Options during playback ................. 40

To delete all old messages ........... 40

Recording & playing memos ................41

Base message counter displays .........42

Remote access ............................................43

Appendix A

Alert tones and lights .............................45

Handset screen icons ....................... 45

Handset alert tones ........................... 45

Telephone base tone ........................ 45

Lights ........................................................ 45

Appendix B

Handset display screen messages ....46

Appendix C

Troubleshooting .........................................48

Appendix D

Maintenance.................................................57

Appendix E

Important safety information ..............58

Safety information .............................. 58

Especially about cordless

telephones ............................................. 58

Precautions for users of implanted

cardiac pacemakers ........................... 59

Pacemaker patients ........................... 59

Especially about telephone

answering systems ............................. 59

Appendix F

FCC Part 68 and ACTA ............................60

Appendix G

FCC Part 15 ..................................................61

Appendix H

Limited warranty ........................................62

Appendix I

Technical specifications .........................64

DECT 6.0 digital technology .......... 64

Telephone operating range ........... 64

Extended range and clarity ........... 64

Index ...............................................................65

Getting started

Quick reference guide - handset

CHARGE light

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

pDIR/VOLUME

Press pDIR to show directory entries (page 29) when the phone is not in use.

Press to scroll up while in menus (page 9). Press pVOLUME to increase the volume level during a call (page 21).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press to view redial memory (page 20). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing 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 activate handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use (page 20).

Main menu

The > symbol highlights a menu item.

>ANS. SYSTEM

DIRECTORY

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)

qCID/VOLUME

Press qCID to show caller ID information (page 34) when the phone is not in use.

Press to scroll down while in menus. Press qVOLUME 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.

OFF/CLEAR

Press and hold while the 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).

MUTE/DELETE

During a call, press to mute the 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).

INT

Using menus

Press pDIR or CIDq 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

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, 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 built-in 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).

pqVOLUME

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 battery before using the telephone.

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 lines, 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 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

work bench.

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 include) 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.

2. Plug the small 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

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.

The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor

2. 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.

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

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

The screen shows

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

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

CHARGE light

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.

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

Align the cover flat against the battery compartment cover, 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.

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

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.

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/SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is not in

use) to enter the main menu.

2. Use qCID or DIRp 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, the appears on the handset screen.

1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.

Use

qCID or DIRp

then press

MENU/SELECT

to scroll to the >RINGER

VOLUME menu,

>ANS. SYSTEM

DIRECTORY

>RINGER VOLUME

RINGER TONE

3. Press qCID or DIRp to sample each volume level.

4. Press

MENU/SELECT

to save your preference and return to

RINGER VOLUME

the main menu.

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 when in idle mode to enter the main

menu.

2. Use

qCID or DIRp

MENU/SELECT.

to scroll to >RINGER

TONE, then press

3. Press qCID or DIRp to sample each ringer tone.

4. Press

MENU/SELECT

to save your preference and return to

>RINGER TONE

KEY TONE

RINGER TONE 1

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 when in idle mode to enter the main

menu.

2. Use qCID or DIRp to scroll to >KEY TONE, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to select ON or OFF.

4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to

>KEY TONE

LCD LANGUAGE

KEY TONE

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 qCID or DIRp to scroll to >LCD LANGUAGE, then

press MENU/SELECT.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or

ESPAÑOL.

4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to

the main menu.

>LCD LANGUAGE

SET DATE/TIME

LCD LANGUAGE ENGLISH

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 the idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.

2. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >SET DATE/TIME, then press MENU/SELECT.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to select the month, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

4. Press qCID or DIRp to select the day, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

5. Press qCID or DIRp to select the year, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

6. Press qCID or DIRp to select the hour, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

7. Press qCID or DIRp to select the minute, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

8. Press qCID or DIRp to select the AM or PM, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm. There is a confirmation tone.

>ANS. SYSTEM

DIRECTORY

>SET DATE/TIME

CLR VOICEMAIL

SET DATE

--/--/--

SET TIME

--:-- --

NOTE: If the clock was not set when a message is recorded, the system announces "Time and day not set" before the message is played.

Handset settings

Telephone settings

Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator

If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your local telephone

company

, the voicemail waiting indicator feature

will provide visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash, and NEW VOICEMAIL and the icon appear on the handset screen.

NOTES:

1. This feature does not indicate new answering system messages recorded on your phone.

2. For more information about the difference between your answering system and voicemail, see page 37.

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

qCID or DIRp to scroll to >CLR VOICEMAIL, then

press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows TURN OFF

INDICATOR?

3. Press MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication

off, or press

OFF/CLEAR

to cancel the procedure.

HANDSET 1

NEW VOICEMAIL

5:37

>CLR VOICEMAIL

HOME AREA CODE

INDICATOR?

8/06

TURN OFF

NOTES:

1. Telephone company voicemail might alert you to new messages with 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 qCID or DIRp 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 MUTE/DELETE to delete digits while entering.

4. Press MENU/SELECT to save and return to the main menu.

NOTE: If, in the future, your telephone company 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 MUTE/DELETE. The home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _.

>HOME AREA CODE

ANS. SYSTEM

HOME AREA CODE

___

Handset settings

Answering system settings

Use the answering system menu to turn the answering system on or off, record your announcement (greeting), change the number of rings, remote access code and message alert tone.

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

main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press

MENU/SELECT.

Answer on/off

Unless you change it, the answering system is on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages.

To turn the answering system on or off from a handset:

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

enter the main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

4. Press MENU/SELECT again to select >ANSWER ON/OFF.

5. Press qCID or DIRp to select betweento select between ON and OFF, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm the setting. A confirmation tone sounds.

If the answering system is on, the ANS ON icon displays on the handset screen.

>ANS SYS SETUP

PLAY MSGS

>ANSWER ON/OFF

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANSWER ON/OFF ON

NOTE: If the answering system is off and there is an incoming call, the system answers after 10 rings and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.” For more information about remote access codes, see pages 43-44.

Handset settings

Answering system settings

Announcement

An outgoing announcement is the greeting callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system.

The telephone has a prerecorded outgoing announcement, “Hello. Please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this announcement, or record your own announcement.

You can record an announcement up to 90 seconds. The system does not record any announcement shorter than one second.

To play your current outgoing announcement:

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

enter the main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press MENU/SELECT, the system announces, “To play, press

2. To record, press 7.”

5. Press 2 to play the current announcement.

To record a new outgoing announcement:

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

enter the main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then

press MENU/SELECT.

4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANNOUNCEMENT, then

press MENU/SELECT, the system announces, “To play, press

2. To record, press 7.”

5. Press 7 to record an announcement, the system announces

“Record after the tone, press 5 when you are done.”

6. Press 5 when you finish recording. Your recorded

announcement plays.

To listen to the recorded announcement again, press 2 after playback is completed.

To record a new announcement, press 7 and follow step 6.

NOTE: If the answering system is full and you want to record a new announcement, the system announces, “Memory is full.” You must delete some messages before you can record a new announcement.

>ANS. SYSTEM

DIRECTORY

>ANS SYS SETUP

PLAY MSGS

>ANNOUNCEMENT

# OF RINGS

2-PLAY 3-DELETE 5-STOP 7-RECORD

RECORD ANNC... 5-STOP

Handset settings

Answering system settings

To delete your outgoing announcement:

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

main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press

MENU/SELECT.

4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press

MENU/SELECT, the system announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”

5. Press 3 to delete your recorded announcement. If your announcement is deleted, calls are answered with the pre-recorded

announcement described on page 15.

Number of rings

You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, four, or six rings. You can also select toll saver, which is explained below. Unless you change it, the answering system answers an incoming call after four rings.

To set the number of rings:

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

main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press

MENU/SELECT.

4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to ># OF RINGS, then press MENU/SELECT.

5. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll and choose among 2, 4, 6 or TOLL SAVER.

• Toll saver - the answering system answers a call after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages. This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.

6. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your setting. A confirmation tone sounds.

NOTE: If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting service through your telephone company, see Answering system and voicemail on page 37.

Handset settings

Answering system settings

Remote access code

To access your answering system remotely from any touch tone phone, you need to enter a two-digit number (10-99). Unless you change it, the remote access code is 19.

To change the remote access code:

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

enter the main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

4. Press MENU/SELECT to scroll to >REMOTE CODE, then press

MENU/SELECT.

5. Press qCID or DIRp to change the remote access code.to change the remote access code.

6. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your setting. A confirmation tone sounds.

>ANS. SYSTEM

DIRECTORY

>ANS SYS SETUP

PLAY MSGS

>REMOTE CODE

MSG ALERT TONE

REMOTE CODE

Handset settings

Answering system settings

Message alert tone

When the message alert tone is set to ON, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off.

To change the setting:

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

enter the main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >MSG ALERT TONE, then press MENU/SELECT.

5. Press qCID or DIRp to choose between ON and OFF.

6. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your setting. A confirmation tone sounds.

NOTES:

1. The message alert tone beeps only if all the conditions below are met:

- Answering system is on.

- Message alert tone setting is on.

- There are new messages.

2. To temporarily turn off the message alert tone, see page 38.

>ANS. SYSTEM

DIRECTORY

>ANS SYS SETUP

PLAY MSGS

>MSG ALERT TONE

ANSWER ON/OFF

MSG ALERT TONE ON

Telephone operation

Making, answering, and ending calls

Making a call

To make a call, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number.

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

NOTE: Press PHONE/FLASH to access services from your local telephone company does not affect the elapsed time.

PHONE 0:00:30

On-hook dialing (predialing)

Enter the telephone number, then press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial. Press MUTE/DELETE or OFF/CLEAR at any time to make corrections as you are entering numbers.

Answering a call

To answer a call:

• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.

–OR–

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

Elapsed time

Temporary ringer silencing

Press OFF/CLEAR or DELETE/MUTE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily on that handset only. This turns 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 the OFF/CLEAR or return the handset in the telephone base or charger.

Auto off

A call ends automatically when you put the handset in the telephone base or charger.

Telephone operation

Handset operation

Speakerphone information

During a call, press SPEAKER to switch between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up.

NOTES:

1. If you use the speakerphone during LOW BATTERY mode, the handset is not lit except for the SPEAKER button.

2. The speakerphone uses more power than the normal handset. If the handset battery becomes very low while you are using the speakerphone, the call remains in speakerphone mode until you hang up or the battery becomes depleted. When the battery is very low, you cannot switch a call from normal handset use to speakerphone mode.

3. After installing the battery into the handset, the screen may show LOW BATTERY. If you use speakerphone at this time, the battery may become depleted. Follow the instructions in the Battery installation & charging section on pages 5-6.

PHONE 0:00:30

Last number redial

To view the recently dialed numbers:

• To display the most recently called number (up to 30 digits),

REDIAL

press REDIAL/PAUSE.

• To view up to five recently called numbers, press

REDIAL/PAUSE then press qCID or DIRp, or press REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly.

The handset beeps twice at the beginning and at the end of the list. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit. To redial a number:

• To dial the displayed number, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.

-OR-

• You can call the most recently called number by pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then pressing REDIAL/PAUSE.

While reviewing the redial memory, press MUTE/DELETE to delete the

displayed number.

Elapsed time

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Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Volume control

While on a call, press qVOLUME/CID to decrease or press pVOLUME/DIR to increase the listening volume.

NOTES:

1. Handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent.

2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps.

Call waiting

If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone company, you hear a beep if someone calls 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 at any time to switch back and forth between calls.

Mute

Use the mute function to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller does not hear you.

To mute the call:

• Press MUTE/DELETE. When mute is on, the handset screen shows MUTED for a few seconds and the MUTE icon appears until you turn off mute.

To un-mute the call:

• Press MUTE/DELETE again. When mute is turned off, MICROPHONE ON appears temporarily on the handset screen.

PHONE 0:00:30

MUTED

MUTE

Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Chain dialing

Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID history or redial while you are on a call.

Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID history or redial list.

To get to the directory while on a call:

1. Press MENU/SELECT twice to enter >DIRECTORY.

2. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to the desired number.to scroll to the desired number.

3. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown. To get to the caller ID history (call log) while on a call:

1. Press MENU/SELECT.

2. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll toto scroll to >CALL LOG, then press MENU/SELECT.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to the desired number.to scroll to the desired number.

4. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown. To get to the last number redial while on a call: Press REDIAL/PAUSE to show and dial the most recently dialed number. If you

press REDIAL/PAUSE again within two seconds, the number is not dialed.

NOTES:

1. You cannot edit a directory entry while on a call. For more details about the directory, see page 26.

2. You cannot copy a caller ID entry into the directory while on a call. For more details about the caller ID history, see page 31.

3. If you press REDIAL/PAUSE while on a call, you can only view the most recent call, and you cannot erase the entry. For more details about the redial memory, see page 20.

4. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to exit redial, directory or caller ID history when you are on a call.

Multiple handset use

Handset locator

The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets.

To start the paging tone:

Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds.

NOTE: if you press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE on a handset, the ringer of the handset is silenced but the paging tone continues.

To stop the paging tone:

• Press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, or any dial

pad key (0-9, *, or #) on the handset(s),

–OR–

• Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base.

NOTE: The handset ringer volume also determines the level of the paging tone. If the handset ringer volume level is set to off, that handset is silent for all calls and paging (page 9).

**PAGING**

Join a call in progress

You can conference with another system handset while on a call. If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on another system handset.

Press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger to exit the call. The call is terminated once all handsets hang up.

NOTE: You can only use two system handsets at the same time on an outside call.

Multiple handset use

Intercom

Use the intercom feature for conversation between handsets.

1. Press INT on your handset when not in use.

• If you have a two-handset system, your handset screen

shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET.

• If you have more than two handsets, your screen shows

INTERCOM TO: Use the dialing keys to select the other handset. Your handset screen shows CALLING HANDSET X.

• The other handset rings and its screen shows either

OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING or HANDSET X IS CALLING.

2. To answer the intercom call, press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, INT, or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *) on the other handset. Both handsets now show INTERCOM.

3. To end an intercom call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Both handsets now show INTERCOM END.

OTHER HANDSET

IS CALLING

INTERCOM

CALLING

NOTES:

1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the intercom call by pressing

OFF/CLEAR or INT on your originating handset.

2. If the other handset is not answered within 100 seconds or if it is in the directory or call log mode, or is on a call, or is out of range, your originating handset shows the message UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN.

3. Pressing OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE temporarily silences the intercom ringer.

4. You can use a maximum of four handsets at a time. When two handsets are used on an intercom call, use two other system handsets for an outside call.

Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

If you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone.

• To answer the call, press PHONE/FLASH. The intercom call ends

automatically.

• To end the intercom call without canceling the incoming call, press

OFF/CLEAR.

Multiple handset use

Call transfer using intercom

Use the intercom feature to transfer an external call from one handset to another.

TRANSFER TO:

1. During a call, press INT.

• If you have a two-handset system, the outside call is put

on hold, your handset screen shows CALLING OTHER

HANDSET. The other handset rings and its screen shows OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

CALLING

HANDSET X

• If you have more than two handsets, your screen shows

TRANSFER TO: Use the dialing keys to select the other handset. The outside call is put on hold and your screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset rings

HANDSET X

IS CALLING

and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.

2. To answer the call on the other handset, press

PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, INT, or any dialing keys (0-9,

#, *). The outside call is still on hold and both handsets now

INTERCOM

show INTERCOM. You can now have a private conversation between the system handsets.

NOTES:

1. To cancel the transfer and return to the external call before the intercom call is answered,

press and hold OFF/CLEAR, or press PHONE/FLASH, or INT on your handset.

2. If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, or if the other

handset is in the directory or call log mode, or is out of range, your handset shows UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and automatically returns to the external call.

3. From this intercom call, you have the following options:

• You can let the other handset join you on the outside call in a three-way

conversation. Press and hold INT on your handset.

• You can transfer the call. Press OFF/CLEAR, or place your handset back in the telephone base or charger. Your screen shows CALL TRANSFERED. The other handset is automatically connected to the outside call.

• You can alternate between the outside call (OUTSIDE CALL appears on the screen) and the intercom call (INTERCOM appears on the screen). Press INT repeatedly on your handset.

• The other person can end the intercom call by pressing OFF/CLEAR, or placing the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The outside call continues with the original system handset.

Directory

About the directory

Shared directory

The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on any one handset will apply to all.

NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another

handset attempts to enter the directory, the screen shows NOT

AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Capacity

The directory can store up to 50 entries, with a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for the names and 30 digits for the telephone numbers. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 29).

If there are already 50 entries, the screen shows LIST FULL. You cannot store a new number until you delete one.

Exiting the directory

Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to the idle mode.

ROBERT BROWN 888-883-2445

If you pause for too long while creating or reviewing an entry, the procedure will time out and you have to begin again.

Directory

Create directory entries

To create a new directory entry

1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.

2. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >DIRECTORY, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to highlight >STORE.

4. Press MENU/SELECT.

5. Enter the telephone number when prompted.

• Use the dial pad to enter up to 30 digits.

>DIRECTORY

CALL LOG

>REVIEW

STORE

– Press qCID or DIRp to move the cursor to the left

or right.

>STORE

REVIEW

– Press MUTE/DELETE to erase numbers.

– Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase all digits.

– Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a three-

second dialing pause (a p appears).

ENTER NUMBER

888-883-2445_

-OR-

• Copy a number from redial by pressingCopy a number from redial by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE then press qCID or DIRp, or pressing REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to locate the number to copy. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number.

6. Press MENU/SELECT to save the number in the display. The display shows ALREADY SAVED if the number is already in the directory.

You cannot save the same number twice.

Directory

Dial Key

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 #

’

- . &

A B C 2 a b c D E F 3 d e f

G H I 4 g h i

J K L 5 j k l

M N O 6 m n o P Q R S 7 p q r s

T U V 8 t u v

W X Y Z 9 w x y z

* ? ! / ( ) @

space

Characters by number of key presses

2 3

4 5

6 7 8

9 0

Create directory entries

7. Enter the name when prompted.

• Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each time you press a key, the character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. See the chart below.

– Press qCID or DIRp to move the cursor to the right or

left.

– Press MUTE/DELETE to erase letters. – Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase all characters. – Press # to add a space.

NOTE: The first letter of every word is capitalized. The remaining letters in a word start as lower case letters shown in the chart below.

ENTER NAME Robert Brown_

8. Press MENU/SELECT to store your new directory entry. The

name and the telephone number will then be shown on the screen. To change it later, see page 30.

Robert Brown 888-883-2445

Directory

Review directory

To review directory entries

1. Press DIRp

when

in idle mode to show the first entry in the directory.to show the first entry in the directory.

DIRECTORY EMPTY appears if there are no directory entries.

-OR-

You can also show the first in the directory by first pressing MENU/SELECT when in idle mode, then press qCID or DIRp to scroll to choose >DIRECTORY, then press MENU/SELECT twice.

2. Press qCID or DIRp to browse through the directory. Entries appear

alphabetically by the first letter in the name.

NOTE: If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits, <* appears in front of

the telephone number. Press * to move towards the end of the telephone number or press

# to move towards the beginning of the telephone number. You can also press

MENU/SELECT to view the number in its entirety. This action puts the telephone number in

edit mode. Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel. See page 30 for information on editing a directory.

Search directory

To search by name

1. Press DIRp in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY appears if there are no directory entries.

2. When a name entry appears, press the dial pad keys (2-9) to start a name search.

The directory shows the first name beginning with the first letter associated

with the dial pad key if there is an entry in the directory that begins with that letter.

3. To see other names that start with the letters on the same dial pad key, keep pressing the key. The names appear in alphabetical order.

For example, if you have the names Jennifer, Jessie, Kevin and Linda in your directory:

If you press 5 (JKL) once, Jennifer displays. If you press 5 (JKL) twice, Jessie displays. If you press 5 (JKL) three times, Kevin displays. If you press 5 (JKL) four times, Linda displays. If you press 5 (JKL) five times, Jennifer displays again.

NOTES:

1. If there is no name entry matching the first letter of the key you press, the directory shows a name entry that matches the following letters of the key.

2. If you press a key (2-9) and there is no name starts with the letters on that key, the directory shows the entry that matches the next letter in the directory.

Directory

To dial, delete or edit entries

To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be shown on the handset. Use directory search (page 29) to show an entry.

Display dial

To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/FLASH or

SPEAKER.

To delete an entry

When a directory entry appears, press MUTE/DELETE to delete the displayed entry from the directory. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve an entry.

To edit an entry

When a directory entry appears:

1. Press MENU/SELECT to modify the entry. You are prompted to EDIT NUMBER.

• Press the dial pad keys to add digits.

• Press MUTE/DELETE to erase digits.

• Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase all digits.

• Press qCID or DIRp to move the cursor to the left

or right.

• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add a three-second

pause, if desired.

• Copy a number from redial by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE, then press qCID or DIRp

, or pressing

MENU/

SELECT

copy the number.

2. Press MENU/SELECT. You are prompted toou are prompted to EDIT NAME.

• Press the dial pad keys to add characters (page 28).

• Press MUTE/DELETE to erase characters.

• Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase all characters.

• Press # to insert a space.

• Press qCID or DIRp to move the cursor to the left or right.

3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

Andrew

888-490-2005

ENTER NUMBER

888-883-2445_

EDIT NAME Andy_

Andy

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Caller ID

About caller ID

This product supports caller ID services provided by most local telephone service companies. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by the telephone company after the first or second ring. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls.

Information about caller ID with call waiting

Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the telephone, even while on another call.

It may be necessary to change your telephone service to use this feature. Contact your telephone company if:

• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need to combine these services).

• You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service.

• You do not subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services.

There are fees for caller ID services. In addition, services may not be available in all areas.

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888-722-7702

NEW

10:01

9/25

This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. The time and date are sent by the telephone company along with the call information.

The caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. The callers may intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers. To view call log entries with numbers between 16 and 23 digits, you must save the entry to the directory (page 35). For instructions on viewing the digits, see the first note on page 29.

NOTE: You can use this product with regular caller ID service, or you can use this product’sYou can use this product with regular caller ID service, or you can use this product’s

other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service.

Caller ID

Caller ID operation

Memory match

If the incoming telephone number exactly matches a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory.

For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as Chris if this is how you entered it into your directory.

NOTE: The number shown by your caller ID is in the format sent

by the phone company. The phone company usually delivers tendigit phone numbers (area code plus phone number). If the telephone number of the caller does not exactly match a number in your directory, the name appears as it is delivered by the phone company. For example, if the phone company includes the area code and the directory number does not, the name appears as delivered by the phone company.

Missed (new) calls indicator

When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not been reviewed, its screen shows XX MISSED CALLS.

All unreviewed entries are counted as missed calls. Each time you review a call log entry marked NEW, the number of missed calls decreases by one.

If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one, but you still want to keep them in the caller ID history, you can press and hold OFF/CLEAR for four seconds when the handset is idle. All the entries in the caller ID history are considered old (reviewed), and the missed calls counter shows 0.

Chris

888-722-7702

NEW

10:01

HANDSET 1

6 MISSED CALLS

5:37

Robert Brown 888-883-2445

3:15

9/25

8/06

Caller ID

Caller ID history

How the caller ID history (call log) works

The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls in the telephone base. Entries are stored in reverse chronological order. The phone deletes the oldest entry when the log is full to make room for new calls. This information is common to all handsets, so changes made using any handset are reflected in all other handsets. If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it does not show in the caller ID history.

Review the caller ID history to find out who called, to easily return the call, or to copy the caller’s name and number into your directory.

XX MISSED CALL(S) appears if there are new call log entries (including missed and unreviewed calls). CALL LOG EMPTY appears if there are no records in the call log.

NOTE:

1. Only one handset can review the caller ID history at a time. If another handset attempts to enter the directory or caller ID history, it shows NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

2. Each entry may have up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for the name. If the phone number has more than 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear. For call log entries with numbers between 16 and 23 digits, in order to view the entire number, you must save the entry to the Directory (page 35). For instructions on viewing the digits, see the first note on page 29. If the phone number has more than 24 digits, it is not saved or shown in the call log.

3. The caller ID information might not be available for every incoming call. The callers might intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers.

CHRIS SMITH

888-722-7702

NEW

10:01

9/25

Caller’s name

CHRIS SMITH

888-722-7702

10:01

Time of call

NEW

9/25

Date of call

Caller’s number

Appears when the call is missed and unreviewed

Caller ID

Caller ID history

To review the caller history

1. When a handset is in idle mode, press qCID to review the

caller ID history in reverse chronological order starting with the most recent call.

-OR-

You can also review the caller ID history by pressing

MENU/SELECT, then press qCID or DIRp

to scroll to

>CALL LOG, then presspress MENU/SELECT twice to REVIEW.

2. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll through the list as shown on

the right.

3. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit the caller ID history. A double beep sounds when the list reaches the beginning or

end of the call log.

Make a call log entry ready to dial

Although the call log entries received typically have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you might need to dial only the seven digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area

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888-883-2445

1-888-883-2445

code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial from and store in the call log.

While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to show different dialing options for local and long

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888-883-2445

1-888-883-2445

distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory.

Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory.

When the number is shown in the correct format for dialing, press

PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to call the number.

HANDSET 1

6 MISSED CALLS

5:37

qCID

Robert Brown

888-883-2445

3:40

Charlie Johnson

800-222-3111

2:50

883-2445

8/06

Press #

Press 1

NOTE: If you do not need to dial the area code for local calls, make sure to program your home area code, see page 13 for details

Caller ID

Caller ID history

Dial a call log entry

1. When in the call log, press qCID or DIRp to browse.

2. Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the entry.

Delete entries

• Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the shown entry from the caller ID history.

• Follow the steps below to delete all caller ID entries.

1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.

2. Use qCID or DIRp to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press MENU/SELECT.

3. Use qCID or DIRp to scroll to >DEL ALL CALLS, then press

MENU/SELECT.

4. When the screen shows DELETE ALL CALLS? press MENU/SELECT to clear the caller ID history of all entries, or press OFF/CLEAR to exit and leave all entries in the caller ID history intact.

Save a call log entry to the directory

1. When in the call log, press qCID or DIRp to browse.

2. Press MENU/SELECT to select an entry. The screen displays EDIT NUMBER.

3. Use the dialing keys to edit the number.

• Press MUTE/DELETE to backspace and erase a digit.

• Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase the entire entry.

• Press qCID to move the cursor to the left orto move the cursor to the left or DIRp to the right.

• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (p appears).

• Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE and then

qCID or DIRp, or by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE to select a number. Press

MENU/SELECT to copy the number.

4. Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen displays EDIT NAME.

• Use the dial pad keys to add characters (page 28).

• Press MUTE/DELETE to erase characters.

• Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase all characters.

• Press qCID or DIRp to move the cursor to the left and right.

• Press # to insert a space.

5. Press MENU/SELECT when done and the handset shows SAVED.

• If the entry is already saved in the directory, the handset shows

ALREADY SAVED. If there is no caller ID information, the handset shows UNABLE TO SAVE.

NOTES:

1. You may need to change how a caller ID number is dialed if the entry does not appear in the correct format. Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls, or without a 1 that may be needed for long distance calls (see page 34).

2. If neither the name nor number is provided, UNABLE TO SAVE appears.

Caller ID

Reasons for missing caller ID information

There are also occasions when other information or no information shows for various reasons:

On-screen

message

PRIVATE NUMBER

PRIVATE NAME

PRIVATE CALLER

UNKNOWN NUMBER

UNKNOWN NAME

UNKNOWN CALLER

Reason

The caller prefers not to show the phone number.

The caller prefers not to show the name.

The caller prefers not to show the phone number and the name.

Your local telephone company cannot determine the caller’s number.

Your local telephone company cannot determine the caller’s name.

Your local telephone company cannot determine the caller’s name and telephone number. Calls from other countries may also generate this message.

Answering system

About the answering system

Answering system and voicemail

Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in answering system and those left at your service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate. Each alerts you to new messages differently.

If and NEW VOICEMAIL display on the handset, your telephone service

• provider is indicating that it has new voicemail for you. To listen to your voicemail, you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider, followed by a security code or PIN.

To listen to messages recorded on your digital answering system, press

•

PLAY/STOP button on the telephone base (page 39).

Some telephone service providers bundle or combine multiple services like voicemail and call waiting, so you may not be aware that you have voicemail. To check what services you have and how to access them, contact your telephone service provider.

You can use your telephone answering system and voicemail together by setting your built-in answering system to answer before voicemail answers. To learn how to program your voicemail settings, contact your telephone service provider. If you are on a call, or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call, the second caller can leave a voicemail message by following the instruction below.

Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail is set to answer. For example, if your voicemail answers after six rings, set your answering system to answer after four rings. Some voicemail providers may program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead of rings. In this case, allow six seconds per ring when determining the appropriate setting.

Message capacity

The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to four minutes in length. The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics. Messages remain available for replay until you delete them.

Turn the answering system on or off at the telephone base

Press ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system on or off. If the answering system is turned on, it announces “Calls will be answered.” If the answering system is turned off, it announces “Calls will not be answered.”

Answering system

About the answering system

New message indication

The message window on the telephone base flashes and shows on the handset when there are new answering system messages.

If the new message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds when there are unreviewed messages.

HANDSET 1

NOTE: If the answering system has less than five minutes of recording

time left, the remaining time is announced.

10:21

11/13

Call screening at the telephone base

If the answering system is on and the telephone base volume is not off (set to 1 or higher), you hear the announcement and the incoming message when a call comes in. If you want the telephone base to be silent while recording messages, make sure the telephone base volume is set to 0.

Call intercept

While screening a call, you can stop recording and speak to the caller by pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on the handset.

Base ringer

Press VOLUMEpq on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use.

A sample of the ringer sounds as you adjust the volume. The telephone base announces, “Base ringer is off.” when you set the volume to 0.

Temporarily turning off the message alert tone

Pressing any telephone base key (except HANDSET LOCATOR) temporarily silences the message alert tone.

If you press DELETE when in idle mode, there is a voice prompt to direct you to press DELETE again to delete all old messages, and the message alert tone is temporarily silenced.

The message alert tone is re-activated with the next incoming message.

Voice prompts

The system provides voice prompts to guide you through remote access and recording outgoing announcements.

Answering system

Messages playback

If you have new messages, you hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system plays back all the messages (oldest first).

When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced. Before each message, you hear the day and time it was received. After the last message, you hear “End of messages.” If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left, you hear the remaining time.

To listen to messages at the telephone base:

Press PLAY/STOP on the telephone base to listen to the messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback. Press

PLAY/STOP again to end the message playback.

To listen to messages at the handset:

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

menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again to select >ANS. SYSTEM.

3. Press MENU/SELECT to select >PLAY MSGS.

The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback. The message sequence is shown on the handset’s screen. If there is no message in the answering system, the screen shows NO MESSAGES.

>ANS. SYSTEM

DIRECTORY

>PLAY MSGS

DEL ALL OLD

5-STOP 3-DELETE 4-REPEAT 6-SKIP

MSG#

1/2

Answering system

Messages playback

Options during playback

When a message is playing, you can adjust the playback volume, skip, repeat, or delete the message.

When playing messages are playing on the telephone base:

• Press VOLUME button to adjust the message playback volume.

• Press SKIP to skip to the next message.

• Press REPEAT to repeat the message. Press twice to hear the previous

message.

• Press DELETE to delete the message.

• Press

When messages are playing on the handset:

• Press qCID or DIRp to adjust the message playback volume.

• Press 6 to skip to the next message.

• Press 4 to repeat the message. Press twice to hear the previous message.

• Press 3 to delete the message.

• Press 5 to stop the playback.

• Press SPEAKER to switch between speakerphone mode and

handset mode.

PLAY/STOP to stop the playback.

To delete all old messages

You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannotYou cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages.

To delete all old messages at the telephone base:

1. Press DELETE on the telephone base. The system

announces, “To delete all old messages, press DELETE

again.”

2. Press DELETE again. The system announces, “All old

messages deleted.”

To delete all old messages at the handset:

1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the

main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to select >DEL ALL OLD, then press

MENU/SELECT, the screen displays DELETE ALL OLD MSGS?

4. Press MENU/SELECT again to confirm. The screen displays ALL OLD MSGS DELETED! and you hear a confirmation tone.

>ANS. SYSTEM

DIRECTORY

>DEL ALL OLD

RECORD MEMO

DELETE ALL

OLD MSGS?

ALL OLD MSGS

DELETED!

Answering system

Recording & playing memos

Memos are messages you record at a handset. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for others who use the answering system. Memos are played the same way as message. See Message playback on pages 39-40.

To record a memo:

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

main menu.

2. Press MENU/SELECT again.

3. Press qCID or DIRp to select >RECORD MEMO, then presspress

MENU/SELECT. The system announces, “Record after the tone, press 5

when you are done.“ You can record a memo for up to four minutes. The

answering system does not save memos shorter than one second.

4. Speak facing the handset to record your memo.

5. Press 5 to stop recording. The system announces, “Recorded.“

NOTES:

1. “Memory is full,” is announced if you record a memo when the memory is full.

2. Each memo can be up to four minutes in length.

3. Memos shorter than one second are not recorded.

Answering system

Base message counter displays

The base message counter displays the total number of answering system messages. See the table below for other message counter displays.

Message counter displays

0-6

1-99

0-99 (flashing)

1-99 & F

(alternating)

1-99 (flashing)

1-8

No messages.

Telephone base ringer level while adjusting.

Total number of old messages and memos.

Current message number during old message playback.

Total number of messages and memos. The number flashes when there are new (unreviewed) messages. After a power failure, the number in the message counter flashes to indicate the clock needs to be set.

Memory is full. Messages must be deleted before new messages can be recorded.

Current message number during new message playback.

Speaker volume level of the telephone base while adjusting.

The system is answering a call or recording a memo or announcement, or a system handset is on a call, or the system is being accessed remotely, or the system is being programmed.

Answering system

Remote access

You can access the answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.

To remotely access the answering system:

1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.

2. When the system answers, enter the two digit remote access code (19 is

the default code, see page 17 to change it).

• The system automatically announces the number of messages (new and/ or old) if there are any, and then begin to play them.

3. You can also enter the following remote commands.

Remote commands

1 2 3 33 4 44 5 *5 6 *7 0 8

4. Hang up to end the call and save all undeleted messages. Cut out and carry the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s

manual for quick reference.

Press to listen to all messages.

Press to listen to new messages only.

Press to delete the current message (during playback).

Press twice to delete all old messages.

Press to repeat the current message (during playback).

Press twice to listen to the previous message.

Press to stop any operation (including recording).

Press to listen to a list of remote commands.

Press to skip to the next message (during playback).

Press to record a new announcement.

Press to turn the answering system on or off.

Press to end remote access (the call is terminated).

Answering system

Remote access

NOTES:

1. If you do not enter a valid remote access code, the system answers the call automatically.

2. If you pause for more than four seconds during remote access, you hear a help menu listing all features and commands. If there is no command for another 20 seconds, the call ends automatically.

3. If the memory is full, the answering system answers after 10 rings and announces, “Memory is full. Enter the remote access code.” Enter your remote access code to access the messages and announcements.

4. When the answering system is turned off, the telephone answers after 10 rings, and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.”

Appendix A

Alert tones and lights

Handset screen icons

Battery status - battery is charging (animated

displayed). Battery status - low battery (flashing); place

handset in telephone base or charger to recharge.

SPEAKERPHONE - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is turned off. NEW VOICEMAIL - new voicemail received from

the local telephone company.

ANS ON Answering system is turned on.

Message - new message in the answering

system.

NEW Missed and unreviewed calls.

MUTE Microphone is muted.

MSG#

1/2

Handset alert tones

Message counter - number of message playing.

10:21

ANS ON

NEW

MSG#

MUTE

1/2

Two short beeps

You are pressing the qCID or DIRp keys when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting.

Four short beeps Low battery warning. Three beeps Out of range while the handset is on a call. Three rising tone The telephone has completed the command successfully.

Telephone base tone

Beeps every 10 seconds Message alert.

Lights

ANSWER ON

Lit when the answering system is on and ready to receive calls.

IN USE

Lit when 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

Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicemail is a service offered by your local telephone company, and is different from answering system messages.

CHARGE

On when handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.

Lighted display

Lighted keypad

SPEAKER

On when speakerphone is in use.

Appendix B

Handset display screen messages

Screen display messages

ALREADY SAVED

CALL LOG EMPTY

CALL TRANSFERED

CALLING HANDSET X

(For systems with three or more handsets)

CALLING OTHER HANDSET

(For system with two handsets)

CHARGING

CONNECTING...

DIRECTORY EMPTY

ENDED

HANDSET X IS CALLING

(For system with three or more handsets)

INCOMING CALL

INTERCOM

INTERCOM ENDED

INTERCOM TO:

(For systems with three or more handsets)

LINE IN USE

LIST FULL

LOW BATTERY

MICROPHONE ON

MUTED

NEW VOICEMAIL

The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory.

You are accessing an empty caller ID history.

An outside call from one handset is transferred to another handset.

The handset is calling the other handset (for intercom calls).

The handset is calling the other handset (for intercom calls). The handset is going to transfer an outside call to another handset.

A handset with a low battery has been placed in the telephone base or charger.

The handset has lost communication with the telephone base.

There are no directory entries.

You have just ended a call.

Another system handset is calling.

There is a call coming in.

The handset is on an intercom call.

The intercom call has just ended.

You have started the intercom process, and need to enter the number of the handset you wish to call.

An extension phone or one of the handsets is in use.

The directory is full. You cannot save any new entries unless you delete some current entries.

The battery needs to be charged.

Mute is off so the other party can hear you voice.

The microphone is off.

There are new voicemail messages.

Appendix B

Handset display screen messages

NO LINE

NO SIGNAL, CALL ENDED

NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING

(For system with two handsets)

OUTSIDE CALL

** PAGING **

PHONE

PLACE IN CHARGER

RINGER MUTE

SAVED

SPEAKER

TRANSFER TO:

(For systems with three or more handsets)

UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN

UNABLE TO SAVE

XX MISSED CALLS

There is no telephone line connected.

The handset is out of range while on a call.

Someone else is already using the directory or caller ID history.

The other handset is calling.

You are connected to the external call during call transfer.

The telephone base is paging all handsets.

The handset is in use.

The battery is very low. The handset should be placed in the telephone base or charger.

The ringer is muted temporarily during an incoming call.

The entry in caller ID history is now in the directory.

The handset speakerphone is in use.

You have started transferring a call, and need to enter the desired handset number.

Failed intercom or conference call (there are already two handsets being used).

You are trying to save an entry with no name and number from the caller ID history.

There are new calls in the caller ID history.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call

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

My phone doesn’t work at all.

I cannot get a dial tone.

• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.

• Make sure that the battery connector is securely plugged into the cordless handset.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is securely and firmly plugged into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack.

• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.

• If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately ten minutes to charge the handset before it shows LOW BATTERY, refer to page 5 for details.

• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

• You may need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery installation & charging (pages 5-6) in this user’s manual.

• First try all the suggestions above.

• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.

• If the previous suggestions don’t work, disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect to a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.

• Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new line cord.

I cannot dial out.

• First try all the suggestions in I cannot get a dial tone above.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

• Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing.

• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise.

• If the other phones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.

CONNECTING...

appears on my cordless handset.

• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.

• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.

• Ensure that the telephone base is powered up.

• Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to resynchronize.

• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power.

• Other electronic products can cause interference with

Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.

The batteries will not hold a charge.

I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the telephone base.

• If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger and the charge light does not come on, refer to The charge light is off (page 53) in this Troubleshooting guide.

• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.

• If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately ten minutes to charge the handset before it shows LOW BATTERY, refer to page 5 for details.

• You may need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery installation & charging (pages 5-6) in this user’s manual.

• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack (see page 4). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

• You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless phone by installing your new telephone base as far as possible from any other existing cordless telephone system that may already be installed.

• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from the following electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

• Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or

on the same electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.

• If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge

protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.

• Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone

will likely have better reception when installed in a high area.

• If the other phones in your home are having the same

problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

I experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone.

I hear other calls while using my phone.

• For increased sound quality while using the speakerphone, place the handset on a flat surface with the dial pad facing up.

• When using a speakerphone, controlling background noise in your environment is essential. While you are listening to your party, press MUTE to temporarily turn your microphone off. When it is your turn to speak, remember to press MUTE again to turn the microphone on.

• Excessive background noise will cause a speakerphone to fade in and out. Try controlling the background noise by turning off any audio devices near the speakerphone. Also, try to avoid interrupting the person at the other end of the conversation while they are speaking. If background noise cannot be controlled, you should terminate speakerphone operation and return to normal handset mode.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call.

• Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to

Ringer volume on page 9 in this user’s manual.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the telephone base and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.

• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base.

• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.

• You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging some of the other phones.

• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the telephone base to another location, preferably on an upper floor.

• If the other phones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

• Test a working phone at the phone jack. If another phone has the same problem, the problem is the phone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

• Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from electronic devices such as wireless routers, or other cordless telephones.

• Re-install the battery, and place the cordless handset in the telephone base. Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.

• Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new line cord.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset.

• Move the handset closer to the base. The operating range may vary with environmental conditions and time of use. There may be places within your environment that a cordless phone will not work well.

• If the problem only occurs in certain areas of your environment, you can conclude that there is nothing wrong with the phone.

• Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.

• If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.

• Relocate your telephone base to a higher location. The phone will have better reception when installed in a high area.

• If the other phones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

The charge light is off.

My caller ID isn’t working.

• Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely.

• Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

• Clean the cordless handset and telephone base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth.

• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your phone.

• Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

• Both you and your caller’s telephone companies must

• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital

use caller ID compatible equipment.

subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack (see page 4). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

System does not receive caller ID when on a call.

Incomplete messages.

Difficulty hearing messages.

• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features services provided by your local telephone company. Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.

• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after four minutes.

• If the caller pauses for longer than seven seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.

• If the system’s memory becomes full during a message, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.

• If the caller's voice is very soft, the system may stop recording and disconnects the call.

• Press VOLUMEp to increase speaker volume on the telephone base.

• Press VOLUMEp to increase listening volume on a handset.

The answering system does not answer after correct number of rings.

• Make sure that the answering system is on (page 14 or 37). When the answering system is on, ANS ON should show on the handset and the ANS ON/OFF button should be lit on the telephone base.

• If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages waiting (page 16).

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

• If the memory is full or if the answering system is off,

• In some cases, the answering system is affected by the

• If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number

• If there is a fax machine connected to the same

the answering system answers after 10 rings.

ringing system used buy the telephone service provider (page 37).

of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail (page 37). To determine how many rings will activate your voicemail, contact your telephone service provider.

telephone line, try disconnecting the fax machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on compatibility with answering systems.

System announces “Time

and day not set.”

System does not respond to remote commands.

The answering system does not record messages.

• You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 11).

• Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see page 17).

• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.

• The answering system may not detect the remote access code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is over before entering the code.

• There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using. Press dial pad keys firmly.

• Make sure answering system is on (page 14 or page 37). When the answering system is on, ANS ON should show on the handset and the ANS ON/OFF button should be lit on the telephone base.

• When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until some old messages are deleted.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

• If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail (page 12). To determine how many rings will activate your voicemail, contact your telephone service provider.

• If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the fax machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on compatibility with answering systems.

Outgoing announcement is not clear.

Common cure for electronic equipment.

• When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the telephone base.

• Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.) while you are recording.

If the telephone does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed):

• Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

• Disconnect the cordless handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable.

• Wait a few minutes.

• Connect power to the telephone base.

• Re-install the battery pack, and place the cordless handset into the telephone base.

• Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.

Appendix D

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone

Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must

• be treated with care.

Avoid rough treatment.

• Place the handset down gently.

• Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever

• need to ship it.

Avoid water

Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset in

• the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.

Electrical storms

Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic

• equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electric appliances during storms.

Cleaning your telephone

Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for

• many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap.

Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

•

Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.

Appendix E

Important safety information

This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.

Safety information

• Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product.

• Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area where the gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the telephone base is also away from the area.

• Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquid, unplug any line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly.

• Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.

• If this product does not operate normally, see the Troubleshooting section on pages 48-56 of this user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to the Limited warranty section on pages 62-63. Do not open this product except as directed in your user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.

• Replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual (pages 5-6). Do not burn or puncture batteries — they contain caustic chemicals.

• This power adapter 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 or an

under-the-table/cabinet outlet.

Caution: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our

website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Especially about cordless telephones

• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this

reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.

• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from

the handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.

• Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

Appendix E

Important safety information

• Rechargeable batteries: This product contains nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries.

Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.

• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner.

Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

The RBRC™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may call 1-800-8BATTERY for locations accepting spent Ni-MH batteries.

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients

Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.

Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.

Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.

WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones.

Especially about telephone answering systems

Two-way recording: This unit does not sound warning beeps to inform the other party that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compliance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform the other party that you are recording the conversation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Appendix F

FCC Part 68 and ACTA

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.

The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please contact your local telephone company.

This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable the alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.

If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:

Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.

Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

Industry Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

Appendix G

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Appendix H

Limited warranty

The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: In the United States of America, visit

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268.

1. What does this limited warranty cover?

The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“PRODUCT”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the PRODUCT operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the CONSUMER for products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.

2. What will be done if the PRODUCT is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“materially defective PRODUCT”)?

During the limited warranty period, the manufacturer’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at the manufacturer’s option, without charge, a materially defective PRODUCT. If the manufacturer repairs the PRODUCT, they may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If the manufacturer chooses to replace the PRODUCT, they may replace it with a new or refurbished PRODUCT of the same or similar design. The manufacturer will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the PRODUCT, at the manufacturer’s option, is your exclusive remedy. The manufacturer will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.

3. How long is the limited warranty period?

The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If the manufacturer repairs or replaces a materially defective PRODUCT under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement PRODUCT for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement PRODUCT is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year limited warranty; whichever is longer.

4. What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

• PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; or

• PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of the manufacturer; or

• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or

• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-AT&T accessories; or

• PRODUCT whose warranty/quality stickers, PRODUCT serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or

• PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to products used for rental purposes); or

• PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); or

• Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit.

Appendix H

Limited warranty

5. How do you get warranty service?

To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual; a

check of the PRODUCT controls and features may save you a service call.

Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the PRODUCT(s) to the service location. The manufacturer will return repaired or replaced PRODUCT under this limited warranty to you. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid. The manufacturer assumes no risk for damage or loss of the PRODUCT in transit. If the PRODUCT failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, the manufacturer will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of products that are not covered by this limited warranty.

6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service?

You must:

• Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and

• Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and

• Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.

7. Other limitations

This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and the manufacturer of this AT&T branded PRODUCT. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this PRODUCT. The manufacturer provides no other warranties for this PRODUCT. The warranty exclusively describes all of the manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding the PRODUCT. There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.

State/Provincial Law rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the PRODUCT is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the PRODUCT or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.

Appendix I

Technical specifications

RF frequency band 1921.536 MHz — 1928.448 MHz

Channels 5

Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F

0°C — 50°C

Telephone base voltage

(AC voltage, 60Hz)

Telephone base voltage

(AC adapter output)

Handset voltage 2.4 — 3.2 VDC

Charger voltage

(AC adapter output)

Operation Operating time*

Talk time (handset) Up to eight hours

Talk time (speakerphone) Up to five hours

Standby Up to six days

* Operating times varies depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.

96 — 130 Vrms

6VDC @400mA

6VAC @300mA

DECT 6.0 digital technology

The AT&T DECT 6.0 products offer unsurpassed range performance and sound clarity. This is achieved through a unique antenna design and advances in noise-filtering technology. An independent laboratory has confirmed that AT&T DECT 6.0 products perform up to 45% better in range competitions. Now calls can be taken in the basement, backyard and garage with exceptional sound quality.

Telephone operating range

This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

Extended range and clarity

This telephone base comes with an antenna which gives much better clarity and covers a longer range than before.

Index

AC adapter, 4 Alert tone, 18 Announcement, 15–16

delete outgoing announcement, 16 play current announcement, 15

record a new announcement, 15 Answering calls, 19 Answering system

Answer on/off - base, 37

Answer on/off - handset, 14

Operation, 37–44

Settings, 14–18 Auto off, 19

Battery charging, 5-6 Battery installation, 5-6

Caller ID (CID), 31

add entries to phone directory, 35

delete entries, 35

dial entries, 35

review entries, 34 Call intercept, 38 Call screening, 38 Call transfer, 25 Call waiting, 21 Chain dialing, 22 Character chart, 28 Charger installation, 4 Clear voicemail indication, 12 Clock, 11

Date and time, 11 Delete entries in the caller ID history, 35 Delete redial entries, 20 Dialing,

directory dialing, 30

from a record in the caller ID

history, 35

Directory, 26

dial number, 30 edit entries, 30 name search, 29

new entries, 27–28 Display dial, 30 DSL, 4

Elapsed time, 19 Ending calls, 19

Flash (switch hook flash), 21

Hands-free speakerphone, 20 Handset,

Key tone, 10

Quick reference guide, 1

Status icons, 45

Voicemail indicator, 12 Handset locator, 23 Handset ringer tone, 10 Handset settings, 9–18 Handset voicemail indicator, 12

Incoming caller ID history, 34 Incoming calls, answering, 19 Installation,

Battery, 6

Telephone base, 4 Intercom, 24–25

Key tone, 10

Language, 10 Last number redial, 20 Lights, 45 Limited warranty, 62–63

Index

Maintenance, 57 Making calls, 19 Memory match, 32 Memos, 41 Message,

Alert tone, 18 Counter display, 42

Playback, 39 Missed calls indicator, 32 Mute, 21

Names,

enter into directory, 28

search for, 29 Number of rings, 16

On-hook dialing, 19 Outgoing announcement, 15–16

Paging tone, 23 Phonebook, see Directory, 26 Power adapter, 4 Predialing, 19

Safety information, 58–59 Search by name, 29 Speakerphone, 20

Technical specifications, 64 Telephone base installation, 4 Telephone operating range, 64 Temporary ringer silencing, 19 Time settings, 11 Toll saver, 16 Troubleshooting, 48–56

Visual message waiting indicator, 12 Voicemail, 2, 12, 45 Voicemail waiting indicator, 12 Volume controls,

base ringer, 38 handset ringer, 9 listening ringer, 21

Wall-mount installation, 7 Warranty, 62–63

Quick reference guide, 1–2

Receiving calls, 19 Recharging, 5-6 Redial, 20 Remote access, 43 Ringer silencing, 19 Ringer tone options, 10 Ringer volume,

base, 38

handset, 9

Remote access wallet card

Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone.

Cut along dotted line.

Call your phone number, then enter your two-digit access code (preset to 19).

Action Remote command

Play all messages ..................1

Play new messages ...............2

Delete the message ..............3

Delete all old messages .....33

Repeat or go back .................4

Stop ...............................................5

Fold here.

Help menu .................................*5

Skip the message ...................6

Record announcement ........*7

Turn system off or on ..........0

End remote access call ......8 (or hang up)

Model name: EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting

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