Page 2 - Congratulations; Important safety instructions; The ENERGY STAR
Model #: EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL42258 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. Congratulation...
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
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(2 for EL42208) (2 for EL42258) (3 for EL42308) (4 for EL42408) Power adapter for telephone base Telephone...
Page 6 - Quick reference g; MUTE
Quick reference g uide - handset Getting started REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER CID/-VOLUME When in a menu, press to scroll down. When the phone is not in use, press to display call history entries (page 30). While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left. During a call, press to d...
Page 7 - Quick reference guide - telephone base; to play
3 Quick reference guide - telephone base Getting started RECORD ANNC. RECORD ANNC. SETUP Press to review or change answering system options (page 36). DELETE Press to delete message currently playing; press twice to delete all old messages while the phone is not in use (page 37). ANNC. Press to revi...
Page 8 - Handset main menu; SEL
Getting started Handset main menu To enter the main menu:1. Press MENU/ SEL when the handset is not in use. 2. Press CID or DIR to select a handset feature menu, then press MENU/ SEL to enter that menu. To return to the idle mode, press OFF/ CLEAR . DIRECTORY DIRECTORY allows you to store and search...
Page 9 - Telephone base & charger installation; Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
5 Telephone base & charger 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 d...
Page 10 - Plug the other; Charger installation
6 Telephone base & charger 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. The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused ...
Page 11 - Installation options; Desktop to wall mount installation; Plug the telephone line
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 Installation options 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 th...
Page 13 - Battery installation & charging; light on the; CHARGE
9 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 or charger when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours before use...
Page 14 - Low battery indicator
10 Getting started Battery installation & charging Low battery indicator Return the handset to the telephone base or charger to recharge when this symbol flashes and the handset beeps or when the handset screen displays LOW BATTERY . IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the supplied rechargeable batte...
Page 15 - Settings
11 Settings Each cordless handset operates independently from the other handsets. The ringer sound, ringer volume, date and time, dial mode, home area code and language must be programmed separately for each cordless handset.To customize how the handset works: 1. Press MENU/ SEL in the idle mode to ...
Page 18 - Basic operation; CID; CHAN; Answer a call; CLEAR
14 REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER 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 or charger. On-hook dialing (predialing) • Enter the telephone number, then press PHON...
Page 19 - Redial; Temporary ringer silencing
15 REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER 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 number las...
Page 20 - Handset locator; at the telephone; HANDSET LOCATOR; on the telephone
16 RECORD ANNC. REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER Basic operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace a handset(s). To start the paging tone: • Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base. This starts the paging tone at the handsets for 60 seconds to help you locate the han...
Page 21 - Options while on calls; DIR
17 REMOVE MENU / SEL TRANSFER REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER 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 ...
Page 22 - Call transfer; to transfer the; CALL TRANSFERED; . The other handset will; will be; FLASH; TRANSFERED CALL
18 Call transfer for EL42208/EL42258 Call transfer During a conversation, you can transfer the call to the other cordless handset.1. Press MENU/SEL /TRANSFER to transfer the external call to the other cordless handset. Your cordless handset will display CALL TRANSFERED . The other handset will begin...
Page 23 - other handsets will begin ringing and; will be displayed on the
19 Call transfer for EL42308 Call transfer During a conversation, you can transfer the call toanother cordless handset.1. Press MENU/SEL /TRANSFER to transfer the external call to another cordless handset. The handset will display CALL TRANSFERED . All other handsets will begin ringing and TRANSFERE...
Page 25 - Directory; Memory capacity; Timeouts & error messages; . You will not be able
21 Directory REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER 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 quick...
Page 26 - Speed dial
22 Directory Speed dial You can enter nine speed dial numbers of up to 30 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 27 - New directory entries
23 Directory New directory entries Create & store a directory entry 1. Press MENU/ SEL in the idle mode to enter the handset main menu.. 2. Press MENU /SEL 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 chart ...
Page 29 - Directory search
25 Directory Directory search Review directory entries 1. Press DIR in idle mode. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries in that handset. 2. Press CID or DIR to browse through the directory. 3. Press OFF/ CLEAR to exit the directory. NOTES: 1. When reviewing directory en...
Page 30 - Change or dial entries
26 Directory Change or dial entries When any entry is displayed, press MENU/ SEL to see options. Press CID or DIR to highlight the option you want (blinking text), then press MENU /SEL again to select it. Edit an entry When EDIT is blinking, press MENU /SEL . You can change the name and number (or d...
Page 31 - Caller ID history; About caller ID with call waiting; • You have both caller ID and call waiting, but
27 REMOVE MENU / SEL TRANSFER 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 an...
Page 32 - How caller ID works; if this is how you entered it into
28 REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER 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 his...
Page 33 - Reason; XX; when the telephone is; NEW; for two seconds when the handset
29 Caller ID REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER 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 name and telephone number not revealed at calle...
Page 34 - Review the call history; Dialing options
30 Caller ID Review the call 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 Press CID...
Page 35 - Delete call history entries; Delete a single call history entry; Delete all call history entries
31 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 36 - Add entries to the directory; MENU
32 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 in idle mode. CID EMPTY will be displayed if there are no call history entries in that handset. 2. Press ME...
Page 37 - Answering system; Message capacity; Message counter; to record; twice
33 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 38 - Day & time announcements
34 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.Follow the steps below to set the ...
Page 39 - Outgoing announcements; Play your outgoing announcement; Record your outgoing announcement; PLAY; Delete your outgoing announcement; STOP; DELETE
35 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 40 - Changing feature options; SETUP
36 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 41 - Message playback
37 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 42 - Record a memo; shown in the message window as you record.; Play back a memo; Press; to hear messages and
38 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 43 - Message counter displays
39 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 44 - Answering system mode; “Calls will not be; Calls will be
40 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 45 - Remote access
41 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 36) to change it. Dial your telephone number from any touch- tone telephone. 2. When the system ans...
Page 46 - Screen icons & alert tones; VOL; Indicator lights; IN USE
RECORD ANNC. Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or charger to recharge. Missed and unreviewed calls. Handset alert tones Two short beeps Double beep every minute when on a call Four beeps Conf...
Page 47 - Handset display screen messages; Screen display messages
43 Handset display screen messages Screen display messages REMOVE MENU / SELTRANSFER CONNECTING. . . CONNECTING... The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone. LOW BATTERY Cordless handset battery is low. Place the cordless handset in the base or charger to charge the battery. SCANNING... Cordle...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting
45 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 51 - CONNECTING...
47 • 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 54 - Time and day
50 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 55 - Memory is full. Enter the remote
51 Troubleshooting The answering system does not respond to remote commands. • Make sure your remote access code is correct (page 41).• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and c...
Page 56 - Safety information
52 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 57 - Especially about cordless telephones
53 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 58 - 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
54 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 60 - Industry Canada
56 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 61 - which the receiver is connected.
57 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 62 - Limited warranty; visit our website at
58 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 visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Cana...
Page 64 - purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt and
60 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 65 - Technical specifications; Telephone operating range
61 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 66 - Index
62 A Alert tones, 42 Answer a call, 14 Answering system, 33-41 B Battery charging, 9 Battery installation, 9 Battery low, 10 C Call waiting, 17 Caller ID, 27 add entries to the directory, 32 delete entries, 31 dial entries, 30 Channel, 17 Call screening, 40 Call intercept, 40 Call transfer, 18-20 D ...
Page 67 - 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 .......
