Page 2 - Congratulations; Important safety instructions; The ENERGY STAR
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. Congratulations on purchasing your new...
Page 3 - See page 9; for easy instructions.
See page 9 for easy instructions. You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack (pa...
Page 4 - Parts checklist; Telephone base
Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.Your telephone contains the following items: Telephone base Battery for cordless handset Power adapter for telephone base Telephone line cord Battery compartment cover Cordless handset User's ma...
Page 6 - Quick reference g; MUTE
2 REMOVE Quick reference g uide - handset Getting started CID/-VOLUME When in a menu, press to scroll down. When the phone is not in use, press to display caller ID history entries (page 27). While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left. During a call, press to decrease list...
Page 7 - Quick reference guide - telephone base; to play; • On steady when a handset is
3 RECORD ANNC. RECORD ANNC. Quick reference guide - telephone base SETUP Press to review or change answering system options (page 33). DELETE Press to delete message currently playing; press twice to delete all old messages when the phone is not in use (page 34). ANNC. Press to review or record anno...
Page 8 - Handset main menu; SELECT
4 Getting started Handset main menu To enter the main menu:1. Press MENU/ SELECT when the handset is not in use. 2. Press CID or DIR to select a handset feature menu, then press MENU/ SELECT to enter that menu. To return to the idle mode, press OFF/ CLEAR . DIRECTORY DIRECTORY allows you to store an...
Page 9 - Telephone base installation; Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
5 Telephone base installation The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (page 7). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location. Avoid placing the telephone base too close to: • Communication devices such as...
Page 10 - Plug the other
6 Telephone line cord DSL filter (available from your DSL Internet provider) Telephone base installation If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack....
Page 11 - Installation options; Desktop to wall mount installation; Plug the telephone line cord
7 Installation options The telephone base is designed for both desktop installation and wall mount installation. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required. This mounting plate is available for purchase at many hardware or consumer electronics...
Page 12 - Wall mount to desktop installation; Slide the telephone base
8 Wall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop position, make sure that you first unplug the power adapter and telephone line cord from the wall outlets before you begin. 1. Slide the telephone base upwards, then pull the telephone base away...
Page 13 - Battery installation & charging; light on the; CHARGE
9 RECORD ANNC. REMOVE Getting started Battery installation & charging Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for at ...
Page 14 - Low battery indicator; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
10 Getting started Low battery indicator Return the handset to the telephone base to recharge when this symbol flashes and the handset beeps or when the handset screen displays LOW BATTERY . Battery installation & charging IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the supplied rechargeable battery, replace...
Page 15 - Settings
11 Telephone operation Settings To customize how the handset works: 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in the idle mode to enter the handset main menu. 2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to the desired feature. 3. Press MENU/ SELECT to select the feature. To stop at any time, press OFF/ CLEAR . Language To change the l...
Page 18 - Basic operation; CID
14 REMOVE Basic operation Make & end a call To make a call:• Press PHONE/ FLASH , then enter the telephone number. To end a call:• Press OFF/ CLEAR or return the handset in the telephone base. On-hook dialing (predialing) • Enter the telephone number, then press PHONE/ FLASH. To make corrections...
Page 19 - Redial; Temporary ringer silencing
15 REMOVE Basic operation Redial While the phone is not in use, press REDIAL/ PAUSE repeatedly to display the last five numbers called (up to 30 digits). To dial the number displayed, press PHONE/ FLASH . Or, after pressing PHONE/ FLASH , press REDIAL/ PAUSE to call the last dialed number.To delete ...
Page 20 - Handset locator; at the telephone; To stop the paging tone:; HANDSET LOCATOR; on the telephone
16 RECORD ANNC. REMOVE Basic operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace the handset. To start the paging tone:• Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base. This starts the paging tone at the handset for 60 seconds to help you locate the handset. NOTE: If the han...
Page 21 - Options while on calls; DIR
17 REMOVE REMOVE Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press CID/ -VOLUME to decrease the volume, press DIR /VOLUME+ to increase the volume. Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone company, there will be a beep if there is an incoming call whi...
Page 22 - Memory capacity; . You will not be able
18 REMOVE Directory Memory capacity The handset directory can store up to 30 entries (including nine speed dial entries). Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 14 characters. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 22). Timeouts & ...
Page 23 - Speed dial
19 Directory Speed dial You can enter nine speed dial numbers of up to 24 digits. Each number is stored in a speed dial location (1-9).The nine speed dial numbers on the handset will be automatically added to the handset directory.You can also make existing directory entries into speed dial entries ...
Page 24 - New directory entries
20 Directory New directory entries Create & store a directory entry 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in the idle mode to enter the handset main menu. 2. Press MENU /SELECT again to enter the DIRECTORY menu. 3. Enter the name when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 14 characters). See the c...
Page 26 - Directory search; CLEAR
22 Directory Directory search Review directory entries 1. Press DIR when the phone is not in use. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries in the handset. 2. Press CID or DIR to browse through the directory. 3. Press OFF/ CLEAR to exit the directory. NOTES: 1. When reviewi...
Page 27 - To change or dial entries
23 Directory To change or dial entries When any entry is displayed, press MENU/ SELECT to see options. Press CID or DIR to highlight the option you want (blinking text), then press MENU /SELECT again to select it. Edit an entry When EDIT is blinking, press MENU /SELECT . You can change the name and ...
Page 28 - Caller ID history; About caller ID with call waiting; • You have both caller ID and call waiting, but
24 REMOVE Caller ID history 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 telephon...
Page 29 - How caller ID works; if this is how you entered it into
25 REMOVE Caller ID history 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 30 incoming calls is stored in the call history. You can revie...
Page 30 - Reason; XX; when the telephone is; NEW; for two seconds when the handset
26 Caller ID REMOVE Caller ID history There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons: On-screen message Reason PRIVATE NAME Caller prefers to remain anonymous. PRIVATE CALLER Caller's name and telephone number not revealed at caller's request. UNKN...
Page 31 - Review the caller ID history; FLASH; Dialing options
27 Caller ID Review the caller ID history The call history displays the caller ID in reverse chronological order, with the latest one (the one with the highest number) first.When the telephone is not in use, press CID to display information about the most recent caller. Review your call history Pres...
Page 32 - Delete call history entries; Delete a single call history entry; Delete all call history entries; CHAN
28 Caller ID Delete call history entries Delete a single call history entry Press CID to display the latest caller ID listing. Use the CID or DIR keys to find the entry you want to delete, then press CHAN /REMOVE . When the entry is deleted, the next oldest record is displayed. Delete all call histo...
Page 33 - Add entries to the directory; MENU
29 Caller ID Add entries to the directory Add entries to the directory While you have a caller ID entry displayed, follow the steps below to enter it into your telephone directory.1. Press CID when the phone is not in use. CID EMPTY will be displayed if there are no call history entries in the hands...
Page 34 - Answering system; Message capacity; Message counter; to record; twice
30 Answering system RECORD ANNC. Answering system Message capacity The answering system can record up to 95 messages depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes. The maximum record time can be more than 11 minutes. The actual recording time depends on indiv...
Page 35 - Day & time announcements
31 Answering system RECORD ANNC. Day & time announcements Check day & time You can press CLOCK at any time to hear the current day and time without changing it. Set day & time Before playing each message, the answering system announces the date and time when the message was received.Foll...
Page 36 - Outgoing announcements; Play your outgoing announcement; Record your outgoing announcement; PLAY; Delete your outgoing announcement; STOP; DELETE
32 Answering system RECORD ANNC. 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 ...
Page 37 - Changing feature options; SETUP
33 Answering system "Number of rings," current setting, then "To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT ; to continue setup, press SETUP ." Options: 2/ 4 /6/toll saver “Base ringer,” current setting, then “To change the setting, press SKIP or REPEAT ; to continue setup, press SETUP ...
Page 38 - Message playback; “End
34 Answering system RECORD ANNC. Message playback Press PLAY/ STOP to listen to messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback.If you have new messages, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system will playback all message...
Page 39 - Record a memo; Play back a memo; Press; to hear messages and memos
35 Answering system RECORD ANNC. RECORD ANNC. Record & play 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 househol...
Page 40 - Message counter displays
36 Answering system RECORD ANNC. Message counter displays When the answering system is idle, the message counter displays the total number of answering system messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter. Message counter displays 0 No messages. 0 (flashing) The clo...
Page 41 - Answering system mode; “Calls will not be; Calls will be
37 Answering system RECORD ANNC. Press ON/OFF 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...
Page 42 - Remote access
38 Answering system 1. Remote access A two digit security code is required to access your answering system from any touch-tone telephone. This code is 19 by default, see Changing feature options (page 33) to change it. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. 2. When the system answ...
Page 43 - Screen icons & alert tones; VOL; Indicator lights; IN USE; Handset alert tones
39 RECORD ANNC. Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base to recharge. Missed and unreviewed calls. Telephone base tones One beep every 10 seconds A series of beeps Message alert. Press VOL keys whil...
Page 44 - Handset display screen messages; Screen display messages
40 Handset display screen messages Screen display messages REMOVE CONNECTING . . . CONNECTING... The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone. LOW BATTERY Cordless handset battery is low. Place the cordless handset in base to charge the battery (it may take up to 10 minutes). SCANNING... Cordless...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting
41 My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 9). For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base after use. • Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not connected to a wall switch. • Ma...
Page 47 - CONNECTING...
43 • Make sure the ringer is on (page 12).• Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 6). • The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the telephone base. • There may be too many extension telephones on the telephone line to...
Page 50 - Time and
46 Troubleshooting The system does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID during call waiting. • Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features services provided by the local telephone company. • The caller may not be calling from an area that supports caller...
Page 51 - Memory is full. Enter the remote
47 Troubleshooting The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, the red light on the ON/OFF key should be lit. • If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messa...
Page 53 - Safety information
49 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 • Read and und...
Page 54 - Especially about cordless telephones
50 Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless te...
Page 55 - Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers; as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.; Especially about telephones answering systems; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
51 Important safety instructions Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wi...
Page 57 - Industry Canada
53 FCC part 68 & ACTA If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency ...
Page 58 - which the receiver is connected.
54 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 harmful interference in a residential inst...
Page 59 - Limited warranty
55 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, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-...
Page 61 - purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt and
57 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 difficulty; and b. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales ...
Page 62 - Technical specifications; Telephone operating range
58 Technical specifications RF frequency band (handset to telephone base) 5857.2 MHz — 5865.9 MHz RF frequency band (telephone base to handset) 912.75 MHz — 917.10 MHz Channels 30 Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz) 104 — 129Vrms Telephone base vol...
Page 63 - Index
59 A Alert tones, 39 Answer a call, 14 Answering system, 30-38 B Battery charging, 9 Battery installation, 9 Battery low, 10 C Call waiting, 17 Caller ID, 24 add entries to the directory, 29 delete entries, 28 dial entries, 27 Channel, 17 Call screening, 37 Call intercept, 37 D Delete call history e...
Page 64 - Remote access wallet card; Action; Call your phone number, then
Remote access wallet card Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone. Fold here. Cut along dotted line. Action Remote command Play all messages .................. 1 Play new messages ............... 2 Delete the message .......
