AT&T E2801 - Manuals

2 Getting started Feature menu Menu Feature menu DIRECTORY .............. Page 18CALL LOG ................. Page 24RINGER VOLUME ..... Page 14RINGER TONE ......... Page 15KEY TONE ................. Page 15LANGUAGE .............. Page 16CLR VOICE MAIL .... Page 17DIAL TYPE................. Page 16 Us...

3 Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base VOICEMAIL Flashes when there are new voicemail (requires voicemail service from your local telephone company). CHARGE/IN USE On when the cordless handset is properly posi- tioned to charge in the telephone base.Flashes during an incoming call’s ...

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 Power adapter for telephone base Telephone line cord Cordless handset B...

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...

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 handset in the telephone base and charge for 16 hours before use.You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telep...

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...

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...

10 Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown (optional). Plug 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of handset (beneath small rubber flap). NOTE: If the sound quality of the headset is poor, try unplugging it, and firmly plugging it in again. Snap belt clip into ...

11 Telephone operation Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE /FLASH or SPEAKER , or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the handset. To make a call, press PHONE /FLASH or or SPEAKER , then dial a number. Press OFF /CLEAR or place the handset in the telephon...

13 Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press CID/ -VOLUME or DIR / VOLUME+ to adjust lis- tening volume. Pressing CID/ -VOLUME decreases the volume. Pressing DIR / VOLUME+ increases the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. NOTE: The hands-free speak...

14 Telephone operation Handset settings Use the menu to change the handset feature settings.Press MENU/ SELECT , then press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to display the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the displayed menu item is always highlighted with a > symbol. Press MENU ...

18 Directory Memory capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters. For information about a search feature which can help you find and dial numbers quickly see page 21. Timeouts and error messages If you pause for too l...

19 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...

20 Directory New directory entries To enter a name When ENTER NAME is prompted, use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a particular key will cause characters to be displayed in the following order: The cursor moves to the right when you press anothe...

21 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/...

22 Directory To dial, edit or delete entries To dial a displayed number When any directory entry is displayed, press SPEAKER or PHONE /FLASH to dial the displayed number. To edit a name When any directory entry is displayed, follow the steps on the left to edit the name.Press CID/-VOLUME to move the...

23 Directory To dial, edit or delete entries To edit a number When any directory entry is displayed, follow the steps on the left to edit the number.Press CID/-VOLUME to move the cursor to the left or DIR /VOLUME+ to move the cursor to the right. Press DELETE to erase digits, or press and hold to er...

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 tel-ephone company. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the tel...

25 25 CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:01 AM 11/23 Caller ID operation 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 50 incoming calls is...

26 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 your directory, the name that appears on screen will match the name already in the directory. Ex...

27 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 chronological order. The most recent call is displayed first. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll through the to scroll throu...

29 Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones HANDSET 1 10:01 AM 11/23 NEW MUTE Ringer off. MUTE Microphone is muted. NEW Missed and un-reviewed calls. Screen icons Battery charging (animated display). Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base to...

30 Appendix Handset display screen messages DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. ENDED You have just disconnected a call. CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty call log. Screen display messages XX MISSED CALLS There are new calls in the caller ID log. CONNECTING... The handset h...

32 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, call 1 (866) 288-4268. My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is insta...

35 Appendix Troubleshooting CONNECTING... displays on my cordless handset. • Ensure that the telephone base is powered up.• Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and telephone base to resynchronize channels. • Move the cordless handset closer t...

39 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...

41 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...

42 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...

44 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...

45 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, call 1 (866) 288-4268. 1. ...

46 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...

47 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...

48 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) AC 117V 60Hz Telephone base voltage (AC adapter...

49 Appendix A AC adapter, 6 Alert tones, 38 Answering calls, 11 B Batteries, 7 Belt clip, 10 C Call waiting, 13 Caller ID, 24-28 add entries to phone directory, 28 delete entries, 28 dial entries, 27 Clear voicemail indication, 17 D Delete call log entries, 28 Delete redial entries, 12 Dialing, from...