AT&T E2903B - 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 TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE MUTE/DELETE /DELETE While on a...

3 Getting started 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 during an incoming call’s ringing. • Flashe...

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 handsets Belt clips for cordle...

5 Getting started Telephone base installation Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not connected to 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 telepho...

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 handsets in the telephone base or the charg-er and charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the ha...

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. TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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 han...

11 Telephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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 h...

13 Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator If the handsets are misplaced, press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base. The handsets will play a paging tone for 60 seconds to help you locate them. To stop the paging tone, press PHONE /FLASH , SPEAKER , or any dial pad key (0-9, * , or # )...

14 Telephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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 ...

15 Telephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE Options while on calls Mute Press MUTE/ DELETE to silence the microphone. When mute is on, will show on the handset screen. You will be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE/ DELETE again and re...

16 Telephone operation 16 Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets.1. Press INT . The screen of the originating handset will show INTERCOM TO: . 2. Enter the handset number of the destination handset (1, 2 or 3). The display will show CALLING HANDSET X . The destination h...

17 Telephone operation CALL TRANSFERRED Intercom call transfer Use the intercom feature to transfer an external call from one handset to another.1. During a conversation with an external call, press INT . The external call is automatically placed on hold. The originating handset’s screen will show T...

18 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...

21 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...

22 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 ...

24 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 ringer volume for intercom calls (page 16) and the pag- ing tone...

25 Telephone operation Directory Shared directory The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on any one handset will be applied to all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory or caller ID log at a time. If another handset atte...

26 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. ...

28 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...

30 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 28-29) to display an entry. To exit the directory press OFF/ CLEAR . To dial a displayed number When a directory entry is displayed, press P...

31 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...

32 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Shared caller ID log The caller ID log is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made on any handset will apply to all. NOTE : Only one handset can review the directory or call- er ID log at a time. If the other handset attempt...

33 Caller ID operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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 a...

34 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...

35 Appendix TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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 (animate...

36 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...

38 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...

40 Appendix Troubleshooting The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. • Make sure the ringer is on. (page 24). Make sure the ringer is on. (page 24). • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properl...

41 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 ...

45 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...

47 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...

50 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...

51 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...

52 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...

53 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...

54 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...

55 Appendix A Alert tones, 35 Answering calls, 11 B Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 10 Brightness, 23 C Call log, 31 Call transfer, 17 Call waiting, 14 Caller ID, 31-34 Clear voice mail indication, 20 Contrast, 22 D Delete call log entries, 34 Delete redial entries, 12 Dial Ty...

56 Appendix Index P Part checklist, 4 Predial, 11 Power adapter, 6 Q Quick reference guide, 2-3 R Receiving calls, 11 Recharging, 7 Redial, 12 Ring silencing, 12 Ringer melody, 21 Ringer volume, 24 S Screen display messages, 36 Screen icons, 35 Search for names, 29 Speakerphone, 11 T Tabletop mounti...