Page 2 - (found on the bottom of the telephone base); Congratulations; Important safety instructions
Model #: E293B/E3B Product name: 2.4GHz cordless telephone/answering systemSerial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase: Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety instructi...
Page 3 - See page 7; for easy instructions.; For customer service or product information, visit our website at
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. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these i...
Page 4 - Table of contents
Getting started Quick reference guide ...................... 2Parts checklist ...................................... 4Telephone base installation ........... 5Battery installation & charging ............ 7Installation options ............................ 8Belt clip & 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 ). Quick reference guide TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE MUTE/DELETE /DELETE While on a c...
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 Cordless handsets Belt clips for cordless handsets Chargers for cordles...
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 a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat sur-face or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone ba...
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 6 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the han...
Page 11 - Installation options; Connect the telephone line cord and; Wall mounting; Tabletop mount
8 Getting started Installation options . 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 co...
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.
0 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 hand...
Page 14 - Basic operation
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 hand...
Page 16 - If the handsets are misplaced, press
3 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
4 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 hands-free speakerphone and headset listening volume are...
Page 18 - Press; to silence the microphone. When; MICROPHONE ON; will show temporarily on; Temporary tone dialing; . This can be useful when sending tone; FLASH
5 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 res...
Page 19 - Intercom
6 Telephone operation 6 TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets.. Press INT . The screen of the originating handset will show INTERCOM TO: . 2. Enter the handset number of the destination handset (, 2 or 3). The...
Page 20 - Intercom call transfer; . The external call is automatically placed on; CALLING HANDSET X; On the ringing destination handset, press; CALL TRANSFERRED
7 Telephone operation 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 another.. During a conversation with an external call, press INT . The external call is automatically placed on hold. The...
Page 21 - Handset settings
8 Telephone operation Handset settings Language This feature allows you to select the language used in all menus and screen displays.. Press MENU /SELECT to enter the main menu. 2. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to SETTINGS . Press MENU/ SELECT . 3. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to ...
Page 24 - Sounds
2 Telephone operation Sounds Ringer melody This feature allows you to choose one of 0 ringer melodies.. Press MENU /SELECT to enter the main menu. 2. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to SOUNDS . Press MENU/ SELECT . 3. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to RINGER MELODY . Press M...
Page 25 - Display
22 Telephone operation Display Wallpaper This feature allows you to select an image as wallpaper to be displayed in the background of your handset's display screen.. Press MENU /SELECT to enter the main menu. 2. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to DISPLAY . Press MENU/ SELECT . 3. Press C...
Page 27 - Ringer volume
24 Telephone operation RINGER VOLUME Ringer volume The ringer volume level can be adjusted (-6) or turned off (0).. Press MENU /SELECT to enter the main menu. 2. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to RINGER VOLUME . Press MENU/ SELECT . 3. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to sample each vo...
Page 28 - Directory; Shared directory; Memory capacity; DIRECTORY FULL; . You will not be able
TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 25 Directory Shared directory The directory is stored in the telephone base and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on any handset will apply to all hand-sets. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory or call- er ID log at a time. If the othe...
Page 29 - New directory entries
26 Directory New directory entries To create a new directory entry Press MENU/ SELECT , then press MENU /SELECT to choose DIRECTORY . Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight STORE . Press MENU /SELECT , then enter the telephone number when ENTER NUMBER is prompted. Press the dial pad to enter up to 32 digits...
Page 30 - To enter a name; Storing the entry
27 Directory Key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 34567890 0 # # , . - & ? ! / ( ) @ 11 A B C 2 a b c 3 d e f 4 g h i 5 j k l 6 m n o S 7 p q 8 t u v Z 9 w x r y s z D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R T U V W space X Y 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * ’ DIRECTORY ENTER NAMEPat Williams New directory entries ...
Page 31 - Directory search; To browse through the directory; To search the directory by name
28 Directory Directory search To browse through the directory Press DIR /VOLUME+ to display the first listing in the directory. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to browse through the directory for a specific entry. Entries will be displayed alphabetically by the first letter in the name. Press OFF/...
Page 32 - To dial, delete or edit entries; To dial a displayed number; To delete an entry; To edit an entry
29 Directory To dial, delete or edit entries To dial a displayed number When any directory entry is displayed, press PHONE/ FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the displayed num- ber. To delete an entry When any directory entry is displayed, press MUTE/ DELETE to delete the displayed entry from the directory. ...
Page 33 - Caller ID operation; Information about caller ID with call waiting; • You have both caller ID and call waiting, but
30 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 t...
Page 34 - Shared caller ID log; How caller ID works
3 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 caller ID log at a time. If the other handset attempts to enter the call log...
Page 35 - About names; Missed calls; is reviewed, the number of; for four seconds
TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Caller ID operation About names Names of callers will be displayed only if the information is provided by your local telephone company. If the telephone number of the caller matches an exact number in the directory, the name that appears on screen will match the name al...
Page 36 - To review the call log; To return a call; Other options while reviewing the call log
33 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 ...
Page 37 - Answering system operation; Message capacity
34 Answering system operation Message capacity The answering system can record up to 95 mes-sages depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes long, and total maximum recording time is 4 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until you delete the...
Page 38 - Day and time announcements; To set day and time; Time and day not set; To check day and time
35 Answering system operation Day and 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 to the left of this page to set the day, time and year, so that...
Page 39 - Outgoing announcements
36 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 40 - Changing feature options; repeatedly to hear each feature.; Feature options
37 Answering system operation . 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 answ...
Page 41 - Message playback; Announcements during message playback; “End of; Options during playback; To delete all messages
38 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 42 - Recording and playing memos; To record a memo; To play back a memo; to hear messages and memos
39 Answering system operation Recording and 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 using...
Page 43 - Message counter displays
40 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 35)...
Page 44 - Answering system mode; Calls will not be; To turn the answering system on; “Calls will be; ON
4 Answering system operation ANSWER ON until the system announces “ Calls will not be answered. ” "Beep," The system has been turned off. . 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 system ...
Page 45 - Remote access; Changing feature
42 Answering system operation . 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 you...
Page 46 - Screen icons & alert tones; CHARGE
43 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 47 - Handset display screen messages; Screen display messages
44 Appendix Handset display screen messages DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. MICROPHONE MUTED The handset microphone is now muted. 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 ...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting
46 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 (800) 222-3; in Canada, call (866) 288-4268. My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is installed an...
Page 55 - ANSWER ON
52 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 37). • If the memory is full or if the answering system...
Page 56 - “Memory is full. Enter remote access code.”
53 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 57 - Safety information
54 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 59 - 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
56 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. Precautions for user...
Page 60 - FCC Part 68 and ACTA
57 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...
Page 62 - the receiver is connected.
59 Appendix FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 5 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harm-ful interference in a residen...
Page 63 - Limited warranty; How long is the limited warranty period?
60 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 (800) 222-3 or visit www.telephones.att.com; In Canada, call (866) 288-4268. . What do...
Page 64 - conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems or
6 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 othe...
Page 65 - purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt and; Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
62 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 66 - Technical specifications; Telephone operating range
63 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 — 2483.5 MHz 2483.5 MHz Channels 95 Operating temperature 32°F — 22°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage (AC adapter input) AC 7V 60Hz Telephone bas...
Page 67 - Index
64 Appendix A AC Adapter, 6 Alert tones, 43 Answering calls, Answering system, 34-42 Announcement, 36 B Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 0 Brightness, 23 C Call log, 30 Call transfer, 7 Call waiting, 4 Caller ID, 30-33 Clear voice mail indication, 20 Contrast, 22 D Delete call ...
Page 68 - Screen display messages, 44
65 Appendix Index O Operating range, 63 P Part checklist, 4 Predial, Q Quick reference guide, 2-3 R Receiving calls, Recharging, 7 Redial, 2 Remote access, 42 Ring silencing, 2 Ring melody, 2 Ringer volume, 24 S Screen display messages, 44 Screen icons, 43 Search for names, 28 Set day and time, 35 S...
Page 69 - 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...
