Page 2 - (found on the bottom of the telephone base); Congratulations; Important safety instructions
Model #: E2912B/E1112B Product name: 2.4GHz cordless telephone/answering systemSerial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase: Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety instruc...
Page 3 - See page 7; for easy instructions.
See page 7 for easy instructions. You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to p...
Page 4 - Table of contents
1 Getting started Quick reference guide ...................... 2Parts checklist ...................................... 4Telephone base installation ........... 5Battery installation & charging ............ 7Installation options ............................ 8Belt clip & optional headset ........
Page 5 - Quick reference guide; Cordless handset; Feature menu
2 Getting started OFF/CLEAR During a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. While predialing, press to delete digits (page 11). Quick reference guide TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE MUTE/DELETE /DELETE While on a...
Page 6 - Telephone base
3 Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE Flashes when another telephone on the same line or one of the handsets is in use. Flashes when the answering sys- tem is answering an incoming call. Flashes while an incoming call is ring- ing. On steady when the handset is properl...
Page 7 - Parts checklist
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 Cordless handsets Belt clips for cordle...
Page 8 - Telephone base installation; Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
5 Getting started Telephone base installation Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not connected to 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 telepho...
Page 10 - Battery installation & charging
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 handsets in the telephone base or the charg-er and charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the ha...
Page 11 - Installation options; To remove the bracket, hold the; Wall mounting; Tabletop mount
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...
Page 12 - Tabletop mounting
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...
Page 13 - Belt clip & optional headset; Install belt clip as shown below if desired.
10 Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Snap belt clip into the notches on both sides of handset. Plug 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of hand-set (beneath small rubber cap). To release belt clip from han...
Page 14 - Basic operation
11 Telephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/ FLASH , SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the handset. To make a call, press PHONE/ FLASH or SPEAKER then dial a number. Press OFF/ CLEAR or place the h...
Page 16 - If the handsets are misplaced, press
13 Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator If the handsets are misplaced, press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base. The handsets will play a paging tone for 60 seconds to help you locate them. To stop the paging tone, press PHONE /FLASH , SPEAKER , or any dial pad key (0-9, * , or # )...
Page 17 - Options while on calls
14 Telephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Options while on calls Volume control Press CID/-VOLUME to decrease the volume. Press DIR /VOLUME+ to increase the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. NOTE: The earpiece, hands-free speakerphone and headset listening ...
Page 18 - Press; to silence the microphone. When; MICROPHONE ON; will show temporarily on; Temporary tone dialing
15 Telephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Options while on calls Mute Press MUTE/ DELETE to silence the microphone. When mute is on, will show on the handset screen. You will be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE/ DELETE again and re...
Page 19 - Intercom
16 Telephone operation 16 TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets.1. Press INT . The screen of the originating hand- set will show CALLING OTHER HANDSET . The destination handset will ring, and its screen will s...
Page 20 - Intercom call transfer; . The external call is automatically placed; CALLING OTHER HANDSET; handset will ring, and its screen will show; OTHER; On the ringing destination handset, press; CALL TRANSFERRED
17 Telephone operation CALL TRANSFERRED TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Intercom call transfer Use the intercom feature to transfer an external call from one handset to the other.1. During a conversation with an external call, press INT . The external call is automaticall...
Page 21 - Settings
18 Telephone operation Settings In the SETTINGS menu, you can change the lan- guage, dial type, and clock setting. You can also clear the voice mail indication. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight SETTINGS , then press MENU /SELECT to enter...
Page 24 - Sounds
21 Telephone operation Sounds In the SOUNDS menu, you can choose one of ten ringer melodies, and turn the key tone on or off. To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR . To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . Ringer melody To choose...
Page 25 - Display
22 Telephone operation Display In the DISPLAY menu, you can select an image to be displayed as wallpaper. You can also adjust the contrast and brightness to one of five levels to suit different lighting conditions. To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display press ...
Page 27 - Ringer volume
24 Telephone operation Ringer volume In this menu, you can set the ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off (0). When the ringer is turned off, the will appear on the handset screen. The ringer volume level also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls (page 16) and the pag- ing tone...
Page 28 - Directory; Shared directory; Memory capacity; . You will not be able to store a; Exiting the directory
25 Telephone operation 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 be applied to all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory or caller ID log at a time. If another handset atte...
Page 29 - New directory entries
26 Telephone operation New directory entries To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR . 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. ...
Page 31 - Directory search; REVIEW
28 Telephone operation Directory search To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR . 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. DI...
Page 33 - To dial, delete or change entries
30 Telephone operation To dial, delete or change a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the hand- set. Use directory search (pages 28-29) to display an entry. To exit the directory press OFF/ CLEAR . To dial a displayed number When a directory entry is displayed, press P...
Page 34 - Caller ID operation; Information about caller ID with call waiting; • You have both caller ID and call waiting, but
31 Caller ID operation 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 be...
Page 35 - Shared caller ID log; How caller ID works
32 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Shared caller ID log The caller ID log is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made on any handset will apply to all. NOTE : Only one handset can review the directory or call- er ID log at a time. If the other handset attempt...
Page 36 - Memory match; Missed calls; is reviewed, the number of; f o r f o u r s e c o n d s
33 Caller ID operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Caller ID operation Memory match Names of callers will be displayed only if the infor-mation is provided by your local telephone com-pany. If the telephone number of the caller exactly match-es a telephone number in your directory, the name that a...
Page 37 - To review the call log; To return a call; Other options while reviewing the call log
34 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 chron-ological order. The most recent call is displayed first. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll through the list as shown a...
Page 38 - Answering system operation; Message capacity
35 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 ...
Page 39 - Day & time announcements; To set day and time; Time and day not set; CLOCK
36 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...
Page 40 - Outgoing announcements
37 Answering system operation Outgoing announcements The outgoing announcement is the message callers 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 ...
Page 41 - Changing feature options; repeatedly to hear each feature.; SETUP; to set selection and move to next menu; Feature options
38 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...
Page 42 - Message playback; Announcements during message playback; “End of; Options during playback; To delete all messages
39 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-sa...
Page 43 - Recording & playing memos; To record a memo; To play back a memo; to hear messages and memos
40 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 someone else if other members of your household are usin...
Page 44 - Message counter displays
41 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 36)...
Page 45 - Answering system mode; Calls will not be; “Calls will be
42 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...
Page 46 - Remote access; Changing feature
43 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 ...
Page 47 - Screen icons & alert tones; CHARGE
44 Appendix TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE One beep every 10 seconds Message alert feature is on and indicating that you have new messages. Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones Microphone is muted. There are new voicemail messages.Ringer off. Battery charging (ani...
Page 48 - Handset display screen messages; Screen display messages
45 Appendix Handset display screen messages DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged. INCOMING CALL There is an incoming call. ENDED You have just disconnected a call. CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty call log. Screen display messag...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting
47 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 install...
Page 56 - ANSWER ON
53 Appendix • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, the ANSWER ON key on the telephone base will be lit. • If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages waiting (page 38). • If the memory is full or if the answering system...
Page 57 - “Memory is full. Enter remote access code.”; VOLUME
54 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...
Page 58 - Safety information
55 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...
Page 60 - Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries:; Dispose of these batteries; Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers; • Should use the wireless phone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.; Especially about telephones answering systems; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
57 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...
Page 63 - the receiver is connected.
60 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...
Page 64 - Limited warranty; What does this limited warranty cover?
61 Appendix 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 call 1(800) 222-3111 or visit www.telephones.att.com. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. 1. W...
Page 65 - conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems or
62 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...
Page 66 - purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt and; Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
63 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...
Page 67 - Technical specifications; Telephone operating range
64 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 voltage (AC...
Page 68 - Index
65 Appendix A Alert tones, 44 Answering calls, 11 Answering system, 35-43 Announcement, 37 B Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 10 Brightness, 23 C Call intercept, 42 Call screening, 42 Call log, 31 Call transfer, 17 Call waiting, 14 Caller ID, 31-34 Clear voice mail indication, ...
Page 69 - Screen display messages, 45
66 Appendix Index O Operating range, 64 P Part checklist, 4 Predial, 11 Power adapter, 6 Q Quick reference guide, 2-3 R Receiving calls, 11 Recharging, 7 Redial, 12 Remote access, 43 Ring silencing, 12 Ringer melody, 21 Ringer volume, 24 S Screen display messages, 45 Screen icons, 44 Search for name...
Page 70 - Remote access wallet card; Action; Call your phone number, then
Appendix 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 mes...
