AT&T EL51110 - Manual

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1 Install the telephone base close to a telephone wall jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 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 ...

2 Getting started Quick reference guide REDIAL/PAUSE Press repeatedly to view the last 20 numbers dialed (page 17).While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (pages 15 and 24). PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call (page 15).During a call, press to answer an incoming call ...

3 Getting started Using menus Press MENU/ SELECT to enter the main menu. Press DIR or CID to scroll through menu items. Press MENU /SELECT to select or modify a highlighted item. Press OFF/ CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. Quick reference guide HA...

4 Getting started If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Pleas...

5 Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT166342). To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com , or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . I...

6 Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephon...

7 Getting started Wall mount installation The telephone base comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase o...

9 Getting started Wall mount installation Wall mount to tabletop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount installation to tabletop installation, follow the steps below. Unplug the large end of the base power adapter from the electrical outlet.If the telephone line cord and power...

10 Menu overview Use the menu to change the telephone settings. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode (when the handset is not in use) to enter the main menu.Press DIR or CID to scroll until the > symbol is next to the feature you want to select.Press MENU /SELECT to select or save the indicated item. ...

11 Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume You can set the handset ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the handset screen. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press DIR or CID to scroll to >RINGERS . Press MENU /SELEC...

15 Making, answering and ending a call Making a call To make a call: Press PHONE/ FLASH , then wait for the dial tone. -OR- Press SPEAKER to use the speakerphone, then wait for the dial tone.Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number. On-hook dialing (predialing): Use the dial pad keys to e...

16 Telephone operation Speakerphone During a call, press SPEAKER to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/ CLEAR to hang up. NOTE: After installing the battery in the handset, the screen may show LOW BAT TERY . If you use the speakerphone at this time, the battery may become ...

17 Telephone operation Redial The handset stores the 20 most recently called numbers in the redial list. To review numbers in the redial list Press REDIAL/ PAUSE in idle mode. Press DIR or CID , or Press REDIAL/ PAUSE repeatedly to scroll through the 20 recently called numbers (up to 30 digits each)...

18 Telephone operation To copy a number from the redial list to the directory While reviewing the desired number in the redial list, press MENU /SELECT twice to edit the telephone number. Refer to Step 5 in To create a new directory entry on page 24. Press MENU /SELECT to add the name. Refer to Step...

19 Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press DIR /VOLUME to increase or press CID /VOLUME to decrease the listening volume. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps. NOTE: The handset earpiece volume setting (1-5) and speakerph...

21 Telephone operation Options while on calls To access the redial list while on a call: Press REDIAL/ PAUSE . The screen shows the number most recently called. If it is not the desired number, press DIR or CID to scroll to the desired one. Press MENU /SELECT . The handset dials the displayed number...

22 Telephone operation If you misplace the handset, use the handset locator feature on the telephone base to find it. To start the paging tone: Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base to start the paging tone on the handset for 60 seconds. To stop the paging tone: Press PHONE/ FLASH , SPEAKER , ...

23 Directory overview Directory memory capacity The directory can store up to 100 entries, with a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for the names and 30 digits for the telephone numbers. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (see To search by n...

24 Directory Create directory entries To create a new directory entry Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode. Press DIR or CID to scroll to >DIRECTORY , then press MENU /SELECT . Press DIR or CID to scroll to >ADD CONTACT . Press MENU /SELECT . Enter the telephone number when prompted. Copy a number ...

26 Directory Reviewing the directory To review directory entries Press DIR when in idle mode to show the first entry in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY appears if there are no directory entries. -OR- You can also show the first entry in the directory by pressing MENU/ SELECT when in idle mode. Press ...

27 Directory If you press 5 (JKL) twice, K and then Kevin display. If you press 5 (JKL) three times, L and then Linda display. If you press 5 (JKL) four times, 5 displays. If you press 5 (JKL) five times, J displays and then Jennifer displays again. NOTE: If you press a key (0-9) and no name starts ...

28 Directory You can dial, delete or edit the displayed directory entry. See To review directory entries or To search by name on page 26 to show an entry from the directory first. To dial a directory number While reviewing a directory entry, press PHONE/ FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the displayed teleph...

29 Directory Speed dial locations To assign or reassign a directory entry to a speed dial location Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode. Press DIR or CID to scroll to >DIRECTORY . Press MENU /SELECT . Press DIR or CID to scroll to >SPEED DIAL . Press MENU /SELECT . To assign a speed dial location, ...

30 Directory To clear a speed dial location Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode. Press DIR or CID to scroll to >DIRECTORY . Press MENU /SELECT . Press DIR or CID to scroll to >SPEED DIAL . Press MENU /SELECT . Press DIR or CID to scroll to a speed dial location. Press DELETE to clear the selected ...

31 This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. The available caller ID information will appear after the first or second ring. Information about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID with ...

32 Caller ID How caller ID history (call log) works The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls in the telephone base. Each entry may have up to 24 digits for the telephone number and 15 characters for the name. Entries are stored in reverse chronological order. The t...

33 Caller ID Missed (new) calls indicator When you have calls that have not been reviewed, the handset idle screen shows XX MISSED CALLS . All entries that have not been reviewed are counted as missed (new) calls. Each time you review a caller ID history entry marked NEW , the number of missed (new)...

37 Caller ID If you try to save a caller ID history entry to the directory without a number, UNABLE TO SAVE displays.If the telephone number has more than 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear in the caller ID history. The telephone can still save all digits (up to 24 digits) of that telephone n...

38 Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Handset indicator lights Screen icons (flashing) Low battery; place the handset in the telephone base to recharge. or or Indicates the battery voltage level. (animated display) or (animated display) Battery is charging. The speakerphone is in use. Th...

39 Appendix Telephone base indicator lights IN USE light On when the handset is in use.Flashes when another telephone on the same line is in use.Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. Handset alert tones One short beep (Key tone) A key is pressed. Two short beeps (Error tone) Command has fa...

40 Appendix Handset display screen messages CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty caller ID history. DIRECTORY EMPTY There are no directory entries. ENDED You have just ended a call. INCOMING CALL There is a call coming in. LINE IN USE An extension telephone on the same line or the handset is in...

41 Appendix UNABLE TO CALL. TRY AGAIN While the handset is on a call, it is out of range or there is no power at the telephone base. UNABLE TO SAVE You cannot save a caller ID history entry without a number to the directory. XX MISSED CALLS There are new calls in the caller ID history. Handset displ...

42 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, or to purchase accessories or replacement parts, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com , or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 . When you call c...

43 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. First try all the suggestions in the item I cannot get a dial tone on page 42. Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra...

45 Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall ja...

46 Appendix Troubleshooting Excessive background noise will cause a speakerphone to fade in and out. Try controlling the background noise by turning off any audio devices near the speakerphone. Also, try to avoid interrupting the person at the other end of the conversation while the person is speaki...

47 Appendix Troubleshooting If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (see Telephone base installation on page 4). The filter prevents noise an...

49 Appendix Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer. Do not plug it into a multiple port USB hub (USB splitter) that is not powered.In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have enough power. In these instances, try using a USB hu...

50 Appendix Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.Avoid rough treatment.Place the handset down gently.Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid ...

52 Appendix Important safety information Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electri...

53 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements 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 fo...

56 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 our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 . What does this limited w...

57 Appendix PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to products used for rental purposes); orPRODUCT returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item ...

58 Appendix associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you....

59 Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz – 1928.448MHz Channels 5 Operating temperature 32°F – 122°F 0°C – 50°C Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz) 96 – 130Vrms Telephone base voltage (AC adapter output) AC6V @300mA Handset voltage DC2.4 – 3.2V Operating times* Talk t...

60 Appendix Index A Alert tones, 39Alphabetical search, 26Answer a call, 15Any key answer, 15Area code, 14, 31, 34Auto off, 16 B Battery charging, 6Battery installation, 5 C Caller ID, 31Caller ID history (call log), 32–37Call waiting, 19, 31Chain dialing, 20Character chart, 25Clock, 13 D Date and t...

61 Appendix Missed (new) calls indicator, 33Mute, 19 O Operation time, 59 P Pause, 15, 24Power adapter, 4Predialing (on-hook dialing), 15 R Reasons for missing caller ID information, 33Redial, 17Ring tone, 11 S Screen icons, 38Speakerphone switching, 16Speed dial, 29–30 T Tabletop installation, 4Tec...