VTech Telecommunications 80-5735-02, 80-5735-05 User Manual

User’s manual

EL42108

5.8 GHz cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting

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Congratulations

on purchasing your

new AT&T product.

Before using this AT&T product, please

read the Important safety instructions

on pages 46-48 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

or call 1 [phone].

In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

Model #: EL42108

Type: 5.8GHz cordless telephone/answering system

Serial #:

(found on the bottom of the telephone base)

Purchase date:

Place of purchase:

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

© 2007 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.
AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures,
licensed to Advanced American Telephones.

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

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

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See page 7

for easy instructions.

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial
1 [phone].

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

the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:

• Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery 2422
(SKU 23402, part number 89-0047-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replace-

ment battery, visit our website at

www.telephones.att.com or call

1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parts checklist

Your new AT&T EL42108 telephone system includes:

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Quick start guide

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Cordless handsetUser's manual Quick start guide

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Telephone base Battery for cordless handset

Power adapter for telephone base

Battery compartment cover

Telephone line cord

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EL42108

5.8 GHz cordless telephone/
answering system with
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Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

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

Battery installation & charging....7

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

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

Telephone operation

Settings................................................. 11

Basic operation................................. 13

Options while on calls................... 16

Directory

Directory............................................... 17

Speed dial............................................ 18

New directory entries.................... 19

Directory search ............................... 21

To change or dial entries................ 22

Answering system operation

Answering system operation.........29

Day & time announcements.......... 30

Outgoing announcements..............31

Changing feature options...............32

Message playback...............................33

Recording & playing memos .........34

Message counter displays .............. 35

Answering system mode.................36

Remote access..................................... 37

Appendix

Screen icons, indicator lights

& tones.............................................38

Handset display screen messages

Troubleshooting................................40

Important safety instructions......46

FCC Part 68 & ACTA........................49

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Caller ID summary

Caller ID summary ........................... 23

To review the call summary ....... 26

Delete call summary entries ...... 27

Add entries to the directory....... 28

FCC Part 15.........................................51

Limited warranty...............................52

Technical specifications.................55

Index ......................................................56

Remote access wallet card ..........57

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Getting started

Quick reference guide

Cordless handset

CID/

-VOLUME

When in a menu, press to
scroll down. When in idle
mode, press to display call
summary entries (page 26).
When entering names or
numbers, press to move the
cursor to the left. During a
call, press

CID to decrease

listening volume.

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or answer
a call. During a call, press
to receive an incoming call
if call waiting is activated
(page 16).

DIR

/VOLUME +

When in a menu, press
to scroll up. When in idle
mode, press to display
directory entries (page

21). While entering names,
press to advance the cur­sor. During a call, press

DIR

to increase listening

volume.

OFF/CLEAR

During a call, press to
hang up. While using
menus, press to cancel an
operation, or exit the menu
(page 12).

MENU/SELECT

CHAN/REMOVE
When on a call, press CHAN/

REMOVE to scan for a clearer

channel when there is static or
interference on the line (page

16). When in caller ID mode,
press to delete the displayed
caller ID entry (page 27), or
press and hold to delete all
caller ID entries (page 27).

REMOVE

Press to display a menu or
to confirm a command.

MUTE

While on a call, press to mute
microphone. Press again to
resume your conversation
(page 16).

REDIAL/PAUSE

When in idle mode, Press
repeatedly to display the
last five numbers called
(page 14). While dialing or
entering numbers to the
directory, press to insert a
four-second dialing pause
(page 20).

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