AT&T E2116 - Manual

1 Table of contents CHAN MUTE REDIAL User Manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2116 with Caller ID & Call Waiting Getting Started Quick reference guide ........................ 2 Parts checklist ...................................... 4Before you begin .................................. 5Telephone ...

2 Getting Started CHAN MUTE REDIAL MUTE During a call, press to mute microphone (see page 14). PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call.During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 14). MENU/SELECT Press to display menu, or to store a programming option ...

3 Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base HANDSET LOCATOR Press to page the cordless handset. Press again, press OFF on cordless handset, or place cordless handset in the base to cancel the page. CHARGE/IN USE On steady when cordless handset is positioned so its battery can charge.Flash...

4 Getting Started Getting Started 4 Parts checklist Telephone base Cordless handset Power adapter Belt clip Telephone line cord Wall mount bracket CHAN MUTE REDIAL Battery pack Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Battery compar...

5 Getting Started Getting Started Before you begin Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who's call- ing before you answer the phone, even when you're on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company. Co...

6 Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location in a central location within the home and: • Away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (for example, WiFi). • Away from other electronic...

7 Getting Started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place the cordless handset in the base and allow to charge for at least 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the cordless handset to the base after each use. When the battery is fully depl...

Getting Started 8 Wall mounting The base can be installed on any standard phone outlet as shown below. Choose a loca-tion in a central location within the home, away from electronic equipment such as per-sonal computers, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, col...

Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Snap belt clip into notches on side of cordless handset. Rotate and pull to remove. Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of cord-less handset (beneath small rubber cap). CHAN MUTE REDIAL For hands-free tel...

10 Telephone Operation CHAN MUTE REDIAL 10 Telephone Operation RINGER: 1 DATE/TIME 1/01 12:00 AM RINGER VOL: 2 Cordless handset programming Follow the steps below to program the cordless hand- set. To stop at any time, press OFF. If the phone rings, programming stops automatically so you can answer ...

11 Telephone Operation DIAL MODE: TONE MESSAGE WAITING CLEAR? YES LANGUAGE Cordless handset programming Choose dial mode The dial mode defaults to TONE. If you do not have touch tone service, you’ll need to change the setting to pulse by following these steps: 1. Press MENU to begin programming. 2. ...

12 Telephone Operation CHAN MUTE REDIAL CHAN MUTE REDIAL 12 Telephone Operation 12345678901 Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE (or SPEAKER, or any dial pad key). To make a call, press PHONE or SPEAKER , then dial a number. Press OFF or...

13 Telephone Operation 13 Telephone Operation Base operation Handset Locator Press to page the cordless handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again, press OFF on cordless handset, or place cord- less handset in the base to cancel the page. NOTE: If the cordless handset is charging in the base, pressin...

14 Telephone Operation CHAN MUTE REDIAL 14 Telephone Operation Flash Tone Volume V^ Channel Mute Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press the VOLUME buttons on the cord- less handset to adjust listening volume. To adjust the speakerphone listening volume, press SPEAKER , then pre...

CHAN MUTE REDIAL 15 Directory Memory capacity The directory can store up to 30 entries (including nine speed dial locations). Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 15 letters long. A con-venient search feature can help you find and dial num-bers quickly (see page 19). Spe...

16 Directory 16 Directory Speed dialing On the cordless handset, numbers called most frequently can be stored in speed dial locations 1-9 and dialed with only two button presses.You can enter 9 Speed Dial numbers of up to 24 digits. Each number is stored in a one-digit speed dial location (1-9). To ...

17 Directory 17 Directory 1 MENU 3 DIRECTORY 2 SELECT ENTER NAME PAT JOHNSON_ Entering names into directory To enter a name Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Options whi...

18 Directory 18 Directory Entering numbers into directory To enter a number Use the dial pad to enter up to 24 digits. When the number is complete, press SELECT . Options while entering numbers: • Press V to erase digits if you make a mistake. • Press PAUSE to enter a 4-second dialing pause. To assi...

19 Directory 19 Directory 1 ^ DIR DIRECTORY 2 ^ ^ ADAM 5551234 BETH 5554321 5 JOHN 5550123 Directory search Follow the steps on the left to browse through the directory or search to find a specific entry. You can press OFF anytime to exit the directory. To browse through the directory To browse, pre...

20 Directory 20 Directory 1 DIR DIRECTORY 2 ^ ADAM 5551234 3 SELECT ^ ^ Changing directory entries When any entry is displayed, press SELECT to see options. Press V or ^ to highlight the option you want (blink- ing text), then press SELECT again to select it. To edit an entry When EDIT is blinking, ...

21 CHAN MUTE REDIAL PAT JOHNSON * 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM Caller ID Operation How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company, information about each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring. Information about the last 30 incoming c...

22 Caller ID OperatIon About names Names of callers will be displayed only if this informa-tion is provided by your local telephone company.If the telephone number of the person calling exactly matches a number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will match the name that you enter...

23 Caller ID Operation 1 CID PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM NEW 03 2 V CHRIS WILLIAMS 908-555-1234 8/12 9:53 AM NEW 02 3 4 V MARK CLAYTON 908-555-5678 8/12 9:12 AM NEW 01 PHONE PHONE ON 00:10 9085555678 To review your call log The call log review displays the Caller ID in reverse chronologic...

24 Caller ID Operation To dial a call log entry When any Caller ID screen is displayed, press PHONE or SPEAKER , or press SELECT then V and SELECT to dial the number exactly as it appears on the screen. Dialing options Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local...

25 Caller ID Operation To delete call log entries To delete a single call log entry Press CID to display the first Caller ID listing. Use the ^ or V keys to find the entry you want to delete, then press DEL . When the entry is deleted, the next oldest record is displayed. To delete all call log entr...

26 Caller ID Operation 2 SELECT DIAL PROGRAM 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM NEW 03 3 SELECT PAT JOHNSON 9085550100 8/12 10:06 AM NEW 03 6 SELECT PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM NEW 03 To add entries to phone directory When a Caller ID screen is displayed, follow the steps at left to enter it into...

27 Appendix 27 Appendix CONNECTING... The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone. NEEDS RECHARGING Cordless handset battery is depleted. Place cordless handset in base to charge the battery. BATTERY LOW Cordless handset battery is low. Place cordless handset in base to charge the battery. Displ...

28 Appendix CHAN MUTE REDIAL 28 Appendix Display screen messages, lights and tones Indicator lights NEW VOICE MAIL Flashes when you have new voice mail (requires voice mail service from your local telephone company). CHARGE/IN USE On when handset is positioned so its battery can charge.Flashes durin...

29 Appendix 29 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com , or call 1-800-222-3111. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. My phone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is s...

34 Appendix Important Safety Instructions 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 • Rea...

35 Appendix Important Safety Instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cor...

36 Appendix Important Safety Instructions Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers Cardiac Pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a mul-tidisciplinary evaluation of the interference b...

37 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require-ments 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 f...

38 Appendix 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 harm-ful interference in a reside...

39 Appendix Limited Warranty The AT&T brands are used under license. Any repair, replacement or warranty ser-vice, and all questions about this product should be directed to: Advanced American Telephones, 1-800-222-3111 or www.telephones.att.com. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268.1. What does this ...

40 Appendix Limited Warranty 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, inunda-tion, fire, water, or o...

41 Appendix Limited Warranty 6. What must you return with the Product to get warranty service? You must: a return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the AAT service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; b include “valid proof of purchase” ...

42 Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band(Cordless handset to base) 921.4 MHz — 927.2 MHz RF Frequency Band(Base to cordless handset) 2400.9 MHz — 2405.1 MHz Operating Temperature Base Unit Voltage(AC Voltage, 60Hz) 120V AC 60Hz Base Unit Voltage(AC Adapter Output) 9V DC 300mA Cordless ...

43 Appendix A AC adapter, 6Alert tones, 28Answering calls, 12 B Battery charging, 7Battery installation, 7Belt clip, 9 C Caller ID, 21 add entries to phone directory, 26 delete entries, 25 dial entries, 24 CID, 21 D Delete Call Log entries, 25Delete redial entries, 12Dialing, from a CID record, 24 m...