AT&T ME1126 - Manuals

1 Table of contents 1 4 User Manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone / Answering System E2126/E1126 with Caller ID & Call Waiting Getting Started Quick reference guide ........................ 2 Parts checklist ...................................... 4 Before you begin ....................................

2 Getting Started CHAN MUTE REDIAL MUTE During a call, press to mute microphone (see page 14). PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call.During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 14). MENU/SELECT Press to display menu, or to store a programming option ...

3 Getting Started Quick reference guide 1 4 Telephone Base HANDSET LOCATOR Press to page the cordless handset. Press again, press OFF on cordless handset, or place cordless handset in the base to cancel the page. CHARGE/IN USE Flashes when the cordless handset is in use.On steady when the cordless h...

4 Getting Started Getting Started 4 Parts checklist Telephone base Cordless handset Power adapter Belt clip Telephone line cord Wall mount bracket CHAN MUTE REDIAL Battery pack Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Battery compar...

5 Getting Started Getting Started Before you begin Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who's call- ing before you answer the phone, even when you're on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company. Co...

6 Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location in a central location within the home and: • Away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (for example, WiFi). • Away from other electronic...

7 Getting Started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place the cordless handset in the base and allow to charge for at least 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the cordless handset to the base after each use. When the battery is fully depl...

Getting Started 8 Wall mounting The base can be installed on any standard phone outlet as shown below. Choose a loca-tion in a central location within the home, away from electronic equipment such as per-sonal computers, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, col...

Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Snap belt clip into notches on side of cordless handset. Rotate and pull to remove. Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of cord-less handset (beneath small rubber cap). CHAN MUTE REDIAL For hands-free tel...

10 Telephone Operation CHAN MUTE REDIAL 10 Telephone Operation RINGER: 1 DATE/TIME 1/01 12:00 AM RINGER VOL: 2 Cordless handset programming Follow the steps below to program the cordless hand- set. To stop at any time, press OFF . If the phone rings, programming stops automatically so you can answer...

11 Telephone Operation DIAL MODE: TONE MESSAGE WAITING CLEAR? YES LANGUAGE Cordless handset programming Choose dial mode The dial mode defaults to TONE. If you do not have touch tone service, you’ll need to change the setting to pulse by following these steps: 1. Press MENU to begin programming. 2. ...

12 Telephone Operation CHAN MUTE REDIAL CHAN MUTE REDIAL 12 Telephone Operation 12345678901 Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE (or SPEAKER, or any dial pad key). To make a call, press PHONE or SPEAKER , then dial a number. Press OFF or...

13 Telephone Operation 13 Telephone Operation Base operation Handset Locator Press to page the cordless handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again, press OFF on cordless handset, or place cord- less handset in the base to cancel the page. NOTE: If the cordless handset is charging in the base, pressin...

14 Telephone Operation CHAN MUTE REDIAL 14 Telephone Operation Flash Tone Volume V^ Channel Mute Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press the VOLUME buttons on the cord- less handset to adjust listening volume. To adjust the speakerphone listening volume, press SPEAKER , then pre...

CHAN MUTE REDIAL 15 Directory Memory capacity The directory can store up to 30 entries (including nine speed dial locations). Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 15 letters long. A con-venient search feature can help you find and dial num-bers quickly (see page 19). Spe...

16 Directory 16 Directory 1 MENU DIRECTORY 2 ^ SPEED DIAL 3 SELECT ENTER 1-9 ENTER NAME 01 (See Steps 3-7 on page 17-18 ). 4 NOTE: If all memory locations are in use, an error tone will sound when you attempt to enter a number. This means the memory is full, and you will not be able to store a new n...

17 Directory 17 Directory 1 MENU 3 DIRECTORY 2 SELECT ENTER NAME PAT JOHNSON_ Entering names into directory To enter a name Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Options whi...

18 Directory 18 Directory Entering numbers into directory To enter a number Use the dial pad to enter up to 24 digits. When the number is complete, press SELECT . Options while entering numbers: • Press V to erase digits if you make a mistake. • Press PAUSE to enter a 4-second dialing pause. To assi...

19 Directory 19 Directory 1 ^ DIR DIRECTORY 2 ^ ^ ADAM 5551234 BETH 5554321 5 JOHN 5550123 To scroll name by name To display first entry To search alphabetically Or Directory search Follow the steps on the left to browse through the directory or search to find a specific entry. You can press OFF any...

20 Directory 20 Directory 1 DIR DIRECTORY 2 ^ ADAM 5551234 3 SELECT ^ ^ Changing directory entries When any entry is displayed, press SELECT to see options. Press V or ^ to highlight the option you want (blink- ing text), then press SELECT again to select it. To edit an entry When EDIT is blinking, ...

21 CHAN MUTE REDIAL PAT JOHNSON * 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM Caller ID Operation How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company, information about each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring. Information about the last 30 incoming c...

22 CHAN MUTE REDIAL PAT JOHNSON * 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM Caller ID Operat i on About names Names of callers will be displayed only if this informa- tion is provided by your local telephone company.If the telephone number of the person calling exactly matches a number in your directory, the name ...

23 Caller ID Operation 1 CID PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM NEW 03 2 V CHRIS WILLIAMS 908-555-1234 8/12 9:53 AM NEW 02 3 4 V MARK CLAYTON 908-555-5678 8/12 9:12 AM NEW 01 PHONE PHONE ON 00:10 9085555678 To review your call log The call log review displays the Caller ID in reverse chronologic...

24 Caller ID Operation To dial a call log entry When any Caller ID screen is displayed, press PHONE or SPEAKER , or press SELECT then V and SELECT to dial the number exactly as it appears on the screen. Dialing options Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local...

25 Caller ID Operation To delete call log entries To delete a single call log entry Press CID to display the first Caller ID listing. Use the ^ or V keys to find the entry you want to delete, then press DEL . When the entry is deleted, the next oldest record is displayed. To delete all call log entr...

26 Caller ID Operation 2 SELECT DIAL PROGRAM 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM NEW 03 3 SELECT PAT JOHNSON 9085550100 8/12 10:06 AM NEW 03 6 SELECT PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 AM NEW 03 To add entries to phone directory When a Caller ID screen is displayed, follow the steps at left to enter it into...

1 4 Answering System Operation Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes long, and the maximum recording time is 15 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until they are delet...

28 Answering System Operation 1. Press TIME/SET 2. Press TIME/SET 3. Press CHANGE 4. Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct hour, then press TIME/SET . until the system announces the correct day, then press TIME/SET . Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct minute, then pres...

29 Answering System Operation Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system.The phone is pre-programmed with announcements for normal (Answer and Record) mode and for Announcement Only mode (see page 30). If the phone is s...

30 Answering System Operation Announcement Only mode In Announcement Only mode, callers hear an announce-ment but cannot leave messages. To turn Announcement Only on or off Press SETUP repeatedly until you hear “Announcement only, record no messages. To change the setting press CHANGE.” Then press C...

31 Answering System Operation 1. SETUP 3. SETUP Press until desired feature is heard (see list at right). Press until desired selection is heard. Press to set selection and move to next menu option. Press to set selection and exit SETUP . 2. CHANGE (PLAY/STOP) 1 4 Or “Announcement. Press PLAY or pre...

32 Answering System Operation “You have [xx] new messages and [xx] old messages” Number of messages (or, during playback, message number cur-rently playing). 14 Message playback begins. See options at right. Message playback ends. NOTE: If “F” is flashing in the message window, mem- ory is full. You...

33 Answering System Operation 1 4 Recording and playing 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 others in your household use the answe...

34 Answering System Operation Message window 1 4 Message window displays The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter. Message counter displays 0 No messages. 1-98 Number of messages/memos,...

35 Answering System Operation NOTE: If you pause for more than 10 seconds dur- ing remote access, you will hear a help menu listing all features & commands. If you issue no com-mand for another 20 seconds, the call will end automatically. Remote access Use the remote access feature to check your...

36 Appendix CONNECTING... The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone. NEEDS RECHARGING Cordless handset battery is depleted. Place cordless handset in base to charge the battery. BATTERY LOW Cordless handset battery is low. Place cordless handset in base to charge the battery. Display screen me...

CHAN MUTE REDIAL 37 Appendix Display screen messages, lights and tones Indicator lights CHAN MUTE REDIAL SPEAKER On when speakerphone is in use. 1 4 CHARGE/IN USE Flashes when the cordless handset is in use.On when handset is positioned so its battery can charge.Flashes during an incoming call’s rin...

38 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com , or call 1-800-222-3111. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. My phone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is securely plug...

44 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 Especially About Cordless Telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cor...

46 Appendix Important Safety Instructions Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers Cardiac Pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a mul-tidisciplinary evaluation of the interference b...

47 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...

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 brands are used under license. Any repair, replacement or warranty ser-vice, and all questions about this product should be directed to: Advanced American Telephones, 1-800-222-3111 or www.telephones.att.com. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268.1. What does this ...

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, inunda-tion, fire, water, or o...

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 AAT service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; b include “valid proof of purchase” ...

52 Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band(Cordless handset to base) 921.4 MHz — 927.2 MHz RF Frequency Band(Base to cordless handset) 2400.9 MHz — 2405.1 MHz Operating Temperature Base Unit Voltage(AC Voltage, 60Hz) 120V AC 60Hz Base Unit Voltage(AC Adapter Output) 9V DC 400mA Cordless ...

53 Appendix A AC adapter, 6Alert tones, 37Answering calls, 12 Answering sysem, 27-35 B Battery charging, 7Battery installation, 7Belt clip, 9 C Call waiting, 14 Caller ID, 21 add entries to phone directory, 26 delete entries, 25 dial entries, 24 CID, 22 D Delete Call Log entries, 25Delete redial ent...

Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch-tone telephone. Remote access wallet card Fold here. Cut along dotted line. Action Remote Command Play all messages ....................... 1 Play new messages ................... 2 Delete the mes...