AT&T E2901 - Manuals

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 11). Quick reference guide MUTE While on a call, press to mute microphone (page 15). CI...

3 Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base VOICEMAIL Flashes when there are new voice- mail (requires voicemail service from your local telephone company). CHARGE/IN USE • On when the cordless handset is properly positioned to charge in the telephone base. • Flashes quickly while receivi...

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 with mounting bracket installed Cordless handset Belt clip for cordless...

5 Getting started Telephone base installation Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the teleph...

7 Getting started Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model 27910, part number 89-0099-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Battery installa...

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 below if desired. 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 handset, lift one side of the bel...

11 Telephone operation 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 handset in the telephone base o...

13 Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator I f t h e h a n d s e t i s m i s p l a c e d , p r e s s H A N D S E T L O C A T O R o n t h e t e l e - p h o n e b a s e . T h e h a n d s e t w i l l p l a y a p a g -i n g to n e fo r 6 0 s e co n d s to h e l p you locate it. To stop the p...

14 Telephone operation 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 earpiece, hands-free speakerphone and headset listening volume are adjusted separately...

16 Telephone operation Settings In the SETTINGS menu, you can change the lan- guage, dial type, and clock setting. You can also clear the voice mail indication. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight SETTINGS , then press MENU /SELECT to enter...

19 Telephone operation Sounds In the SOUNDS menu, you can choose one of ten ringer melodies, and turn the key tone on or off. To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR . To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . Ringer melody To choose...

20 Telephone operation Display In the DISPLAY menu, you can select an image to be displayed as wallpaper. You can also adjust the contrast and brightness to one of five levels to suit different lighting conditions. To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display press ...

22 Telephone operation Ringer volume In this menu, you can set the ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off (0). When the ringer is turned off, the will appear on the handset screen. The ringer volume level also determines the pag- ing tone when initiating the handset locator fea- ture (pag...

23 Telephone operation 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. A convenient search fea-ture can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 27).If all memory locations are in use, the screen wi...

24 Telephone operation New directory entries To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR . To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . To create and store a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. ...

25 Telephone operation New directory entries 7. Enter the name when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each time a key is pressed, the character on that key will be displayed. Additional key presses will produce other characters on that key. See the chart below. – Pr...

26 Telephone operation Directory search To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR . To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . To browse through the directory 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list- ing in the directory. DI...

28 Telephone operation To dial, delete or change a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the hand- set. Use directory search (pages 26-27) to display an entry. To exit the directory press OFF/ CLEAR . To dial a displayed number When a directory entry is displayed, press P...

29 Caller ID operation 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 be...

30 Caller ID operation 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 stored in the call log. Yo...

31 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Memory match Names of callers will be displayed only if the infor-mation is provided by your local telephone com-pany. If the telephone number of the caller exactly match-es a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will matc...

32 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 a...

33 Appendix SPEAKER On when speakerphone is in use. 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 (flash...

34 Appendix Handset display screen messages DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. 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 are accessing an empty call log. Screen display messag...

36 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 dial 1 (866) 288-4268. My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is install...

39 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 to ...

43 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...

45 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. The RBRC™ Seal means...

48 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...

49 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 dial 1 (866) 288-4268. 1. W...

50 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...

51 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...

52 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) AC117V 60Hz Telephone base voltage voltage (AC...

53 Appendix A Alert tones, 33 Answering calls, 11 B Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 10 Brightness, 21 C Call log, 29 Call waiting, 14 Caller ID, 29-32 Clear voice mail indication, 18 Contrast, 20 D Delete call log entries, 32 Delete redial entries, 12 Dial Type, 16 Dialing, fr...

54 Appendix Index Q Quick reference guide, 2-3 R Receiving calls, 11 Recharging, 7 Redial, 12 Ring silencing, 12 Ringer melody, 19 Ringer volume, 22 S Screen display messages, 34 Screen icons, 33 Search for names, 27 Speakerphone, 11 T Tabletop mounting, 9 Technical specifications, 52Telephone base ...