AT&T E2811 - Manual

2 Getting started Feature menu Menu Feature menu DIRECTORY .............. Page 19CALL LOG ................. Page 25RINGER VOLUME.....Page 14RINGER TONE ......... Page 15KEY TONE ................. Page 15LANGUAGE .............. Page 16CLR VOICE MAIL .... Page 17DIAL TYPE................. Page 18 Usin...

3 Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE • Flashes when another telephone is on the same line or the handset is in use. • Flashes when the answering system is answering an incoming call. • Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. • On steady when the handset is pro...

4 Getting started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service.Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base with mounting bracket installed Power adapter for telephone base Teleph...

5 Getting started Telephone base installation Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the teleph...

6 Getting started Telephone line cord DSL filter (Optional for DSL users, see number four in the note section below.) Telephone base installation NOTES: 1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call...

7 Getting started Battery installation & charging After installing the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, place the handset in the telephone base and charge for 16 hours before use.You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telep...

8 Getting started Installation options 1. To remove the bracket, hold the telephone base in both hands, press the two bracket tabs and lift the bracket away from slots and . 2. Connect the telephone line cord and power adapter to the jacks on the bot-tom of the telephone base. Bundle the telephone c...

9 Getting started 3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into slots and on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots and as shown on the right. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the tel...

10 Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown (optional). Plug 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of handset (beneath small rubber flap). NOTE: If the sound quality of the head set is poor, try unplugging it, and firmly plugging it in again. Snap belt clip into...

11 Telephone operation Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE /FLASH or SPEAKER , or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the handset. To make a call, press PHONE /FLASH or or SPEAKER , then dial a number. Press OFF /CLEAR or place the handset in the telephon...

13 Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to adjust listen- ing volume. Pressing CID/-VOLUME decreases the vol- ume. Pressing DIR /VOLUME+ increases the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. NOTE: The earpiece, hands-fr...

14 Telephone operation Handset settings Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Use the CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, ...

16 Telephone operation Handset settings Press OFF/ CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis-play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR . Language In this menu, you can select the language used in all screen displays. To select a LANGUAGE : 1. P...

19 Directory Directory Memory capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters long. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 23).If all memory locations are in use, the screen will dis...

20 Directory New directory entries Press OFF/ CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis-play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR . To create and store a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. P r e...

22 Directory Directory search Press OFF/ CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis-play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR . To browse through the directory 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list- ing in the directory. DIRECTORY ...

24 Directory To dial, delete or change a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the hand-set. Use directory search (pages 22-23) to display an entry. To exit the directory press OFF/CLEAR . To dial a displayed number When a directory entry is displayed, press PHONE /FLASH ...

Caller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID function with call waiting feature which works with service from your local telephone company. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the tele...

26 CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:01 AM 11/23 Caller ID operation How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, information about each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring. Information about the last 50 incoming calls is st...

27 Caller ID operation Memory match Names of callers will be displayed only if the information is provided by your local telephone company. If the telephone number of the caller exactly match-es a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will match the corre-sponding n...

28 Caller ID operation To review the call log To review the call log Press CID/-VOLUME to review the call log. The call log displays the caller ID entries in reverse chronological order. The most recent call is displayed first. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll through the to scroll throug...

30 Answering system operation Answering system operation Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes long, and total maximum recording time is 14 minutes. Messages will remain available for ...

31 Answering system operation Day & time announcements To set day and time Before playing each message, the answering system announces the day and time when the message was received. Before using the answering system, follow the steps on the left of this page to set the day, time and year, so th...

32 Answering system operation Outgoing announcements The outgoing announcement is the message call-ers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. The telephone is factory set with an announcement. If the telephone is set up to record messages, it answers calls with “ Hello. Please leave a...

33 Answering system operation 1. SETUP 3. SETUP - OR - until desired feature is heard (see list at right). until desired selection is heard. to set selection and move to next menu option. to set selection and exit menu. 2. SKIP or REPEAT PLAY /STOP Changing feature options You can change how the ans...

34 Answering system operation Message playback Press PLAY/ STOP to hear messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback.If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system will play back all mes- s...

35 Answering system operation Recording & playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. 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 some-one else if other members of your household are usi...

36 Answering system operation Message counter displays The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter. Message counter displays 0 No messages. 0 (flashing) The clock needs to be set (page 31)...

37 Answering system operation ANSWER ON until the system announces “ Calls will not be answered. ” "Beep," The system has been turned off. 1. 2. Answering system mode The answering system’s default factory setting is ON in order to answer and record messages. You can turn the answering syste...

38 Answering system operation 1. Dial your telephone number from any touch- tone telephone. 2. When system answers, enter two digit remote access code ( 19­ unless you have changed it). 3. Enter remote commands (see list at right). 4. Hang up to end call and save all undeleted mes- sages. NOTE: • If...

39 Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones SPEAKER On when speakerphone is in use. Screen icons & alert tones HANDSET 1 10:01 AM 11/23 NEW MUTE Ringer off. MUTE Microphone is muted. NEW Missed and un-reviewed calls. Screen icons Battery charging (animated display). Low battery (flash...

40 Appendix Handset display screen messages DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. ENDED You have just disconnected a call. CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty call log. Screen display messages XX MISSED CALLS There are new calls in the caller ID log. CONNECTING... The handset h...

42 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, 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 telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is instal...

45 Appendix Troubleshooting CONNECTING... displays on my cordless handset. • 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 telephone base to resynchronize channels. • Move the cordless handset closer t...

49 Appendix The announce-ment message is not clear. • When recording the 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 (television, music, traf- fic, etc.) when recording. T h e a n s w e r i n g system...

50 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...

52 Appendix Important safety instructions • 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...

55 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...

56 Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replace- ment or warranty service, and all questions about this prod- uct should be directed to: In the United States of America visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1(800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. ...

57 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, inundation, fire, water, or oth...

58 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 service location along with a description of the malfunction or dif-ficulty; and b. Include “valid proof of purchase...

59 Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band (handset to base) 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz RF frequency band (base to handset) 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz Channels 95 Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage (AC adapter input) AC117V 60Hz Telephone base voltage (AC adapter ...

60 Appendix A Alert tones, 39 Answering calls, 11 Answering system, 30-38 B Batteries, 7 Belt clip, 10 C Call waiting, 13 Call intercept, 37 Call screening, 37 Caller ID, 25-29 add entries to phone directory, 29 delete entries, 29 dial entries, 28 Clear voicemail indication, 17 D Delete call log ent...

Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone. Remote access wallet card Fold here. Cut along dotted line. Action Remote command Play all messages .................. 1 Play new messages ............... 2 Delete the message .......