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User’s manual

2.4 GHz Cordless

Telephone/Answering

System E2912B/E1112B

with caller ID/call waiting

Congratulations on your purchase

of this AT&T product.

Important! Before using this telephone system,

you must read Important safety instructions

on pages 49 to 51 of this manual.

NEED HELP?

Our representatives are here

to help you with any questions concerning the

operation of this product, available accessories,

or any other related issues.

Call toll free

1 (800) 222-3111

In Canada, call

1 (866) 288-4268

or visit our web site at

www.telephones.att.com

Model #: E2912B/E1112B

Product name: 2.4GHz cordless telephone/answering system

Serial #:

(found on the bottom of the telephone base)

Purchase date:

Place of purchase:

Information about caller ID with call waiting

AT&T and the Globe symbol are trademarks of AT&T Corp.,

licensed to Advanced American Telephones.

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 before answering the telephone, even when on another call.

You may be necessary to change your telephone service to use this feature.

Contact your telephone company if:

• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may

need combined service).

• You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service.

• You do not have any caller ID or call waiting services.

This product can be used with regular caller ID service, or this product’s

other features can be used without subscribing to either caller ID or

combined caller ID with call waiting service.

There are fees for caller ID services, and they may not be available in all

areas.

Depending on your service, you may see the caller’s number or the caller’s

name and number. This product can provide information only if both you

and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone

companies use compatible equipment. The time and date are sent by the

telephone company along with the call information.

Information about telephone base installation

This power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor

mount position.

IMPORTANT

STOP! See page 10

for easy instructions.

You must install and

charge the battery before

using the telephone.

For customer service or product

information, visit our web site at

www.telephones.att.com

or call 1 (800) 222-3111.

In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read

and follow these instructions carefully:

• Use only replacement battery model 27910 (part number 89-0099-00-00).

• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Like other batteries of this type, it could explode if

burned. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to

the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit. Do not allow conduc-

tive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery or conductor may

overheat and cause harm.

• Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with

the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

• Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger.

Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified

service personnel for servicing.

Getting started

Quick reference guide......................2

Parts checklist......................................4

Before you begin.................................5

Telephone base installation...........6

Battery installation & charging............8

Wall mounting......................................9

Belt clip & optional headset............10

Telephone operation

Basic operation................................. 11

Options while on calls................... 13

Intercom calls .................................... 15

Call forward........................................ 16

Call transfer........................................ 17

Handset settings .............................. 18

Sonuds................................................... 20

Display................................................... 21

Ringer volume ................................... 22

DIRECTORY

Getting started

Answering system controls (see pages 31-39)

ANSWER ON ................... Press to turn answering system on or off.

DELETE ............................ Press to delete a message during play back.

While set is idle, press and hold to delete all

old messages.

CLOCK.............................. Press to review or set the answering system

SETUP............................... Press to review or change answering system

ANNC ................................ Press to review or record announcement;

RECORD........................... Press to record a memo, or after pressing

ANNC, to record an outgoing announcement.

Quick reference guide

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Telephone base

CHARGE/ IN USE

Flashes when another telephone on the same line or one of the

handsets is in use.

Flashes when the answering system is answering an incoming call.

Flashes while an incoming call is ringing.

On steady when the handset is properly positioned to charge in the

telephone base.

VOLUME

Press to adjust message

playback volume.

HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to make handsets

beep (see page 12).

Press to repeat mes-

sage. Press twice to

hear previous mes-

sage.

Press to skip to

next message.

Press to play or stop playing messages.

press again to quit.

clock.

options.

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

Cordless handsets

Belt clips for

cordless hand-

sets

Charger for cordless handset

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Batteries for cordless handsets

Power adapter

for telephone

base

Power adapter

for handset

charger

Telephone line cord

Battery compartment covers

Getting started

Before you begin

About caller identification

Caller ID with call waiting features

in this telephone let you see the

name and telephone number of

the caller before answering the

telephone, even when on another

call. These features require serv-

ices provided by your local tel-

ephone company.

Contact your telephone company

if:

• You have both caller ID and call

waiting, but as separate services

(you may need combined serv-

ice).

• You have only caller ID service,

or only call waiting service.

• You do not have to any caller ID

or call waiting services.

You can use this telephone with

regular caller ID service or you

can use its other features without

subscribing to either caller ID or

combined caller ID with call wait-

ing service. There may be fees for

these services and they may not

be available in all areas.

Caller ID features will work only

if both you and the caller are in

areas offering caller ID service and

if both telephone companies use

compatible equipment.

See Caller ID operation, beginning

on page 28, for more details about

how these features work.

Telephone operating range

This cordless telephone operates

with the maximum power allowed

by the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC). The handsets

and telephone base can commu-

nicate over only a certain distance

which can vary with the loca-

tions of the telephone base and

handset(s), the weather, the layout,

and the construction of your home

or office.

If there is a call while the hand-

set is out of range, the handset

might not ring or if it does ring,

the call might not connect when

you press PHONE/FLASH. If either

instance occurs, move closer to

the telephone base, then press

PHONE/FLASH to answer the call.

If the handset is moved out of

range during a telephone con-

versation, there may be noise or

interference. To improve recep-

tion, move closer to the telephone

base.

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

surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better

reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.

Avoid heat sources, such

as radiators, air ducts, and

sunlight

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

• Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers,

television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11),

other cordless telephones, etc.

• Excessive heat sources such as radiators, ventilation ducts, and direct sun-

light.

• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave

ovens, refrigerators, and fluorescent lighting.

• Excessive dust sources such as: a workshop, garage, etc.

• Excessive moisture such as the bathroom, kitchen, sauna, or greenhouse.

• Extremely low temperatures such as the garage.

• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or

on a work bench.

Avoid television sets and

other electronic equipment

Avoid noise source such

as a window with heavy

traffic outside

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid other cordless

telephones

Avoid personal computers

Avoid excessive moisture,

extremely low temperatures,

dust, mechanical vibration,

or shock

Choose a central location

Getting started

NOTES:

1. Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 (800)

222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268.

2. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

3. This power adapter is intended to be correctly plugged into a vertical wall outlet, or a floor

outlet, or a horizontal/vertical power strip/bar. The prongs are not designed to hold the

plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling outlet.

Telephone base installation

5. Plug the large end of the

larger power adapter into an

electrical outlet not control-

led by a wall switch.

4. Plug the other end of the

telephone line cord into a

modular telephone jack.

1. Plug one end

of the telephone

line cord into the

telephone jack at

the bottom of the

telephone base.

2. Plug the small end of

the larger power adapter

into the power jack at

the bottom of the tel-

ephone base.

3. Route cords through slots.

Getting started

Battery installation & charging

After battery installation, the battery may have enough charge to allow you to make

a short call. For best performance, place the handsets in the telephone base or the

charger and allow to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged

by returning the handsets to the telephone base or the charger after use. When the

battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours. The average talk time on a

fully charged battery is about eight hours, and the standby time is approximately five

days. Actual battery life depends on usage conditions and age of battery.

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3. Insert the plug as indicated.

Be sure to securly insert the

plug, making sure matches

the color-corded label inside

the battery compartment.

6. The battery may have enough charge

to allow you to make a short call. For best

performance, place the handset in the tel-

ephone base or charger to charge for at

lease 16 hours before first use.

Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery model 27910

(part number 89-0099-00-00).

To replace the battery, press in and downward

on the tab of the battery compartment to open

the battery compartment cover. Lift out the

out the old battery and disconnect it from the

handset. Follow the instructions on this page to

install and charge the new battery.

5. Slide the bat-

tery compart-

ment cover up

until it clicks.

Low battery indicator

Return the handset to the

telephone base or charger

to recharge when this sym-

bol flashes. (Handset will

beep when battery is low.)

4. Place the

battery pack

and wires

inside the

compartment.

1. Plug the small end of

the smaller power adapter

into the jack on the

underside of the charger,

then route the cord

through the slot as shown.

2. Plug the large

end of the smaller

power adapter into

an electrical outlet

not controlled by a

wall switch.

LOW BATTERY

Getting started

Wall mounting

The telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wall-

mounting is desired, follow the directions below.

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 .

NOTE: To change back to tabletop mounting, remove the telephone

base from the wall and remove the bracket from the telephone base (see step

1). Unplug the cords from the wall jacks. Insert the bracket tabs into the slots

and on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into the

slots and . Connect the telephone line cord and power adapter (see page

7).

2. Connect the telephone line cord and power

adapter to the jacks on the bottom of the tel-

ephone base. Wrap the cords as shown. Put

the telephone line into the bracket.

3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting,

insert the tabs of the bracket into the 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 telephone line cord into a telephone

wall jack. To mount the telephone on the

wall, position the mounting holes and

over the wall outlet mounting pegs.

Press and slide the bracket down firmly

so the telephone is held securely on the

telephone outlet mounting pegs.

Telephone outlet mounting pegs

Getting started

Belt clip & optional headset

Install belt clip as shown below if desired.

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Snap belt clip

into notches

on both sides

of handset.

Plug 2.5 mm headset into

the jack on the side of

handset (beneath small

rubber cap).

To release belt clip

from handset, lift one

side of the belt clip

out of the notch.

For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm head-

set (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.

NOTE: If the sound quality of the

headset is not good, try unplugging it,

and firmly plugging it in again.

Telephone operation

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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

SPEAKER then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR

or place the handset in the telephone base or

charger to hang up.

To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers

first. Press MUTE/DELETE or OFF/CLEAR anytime to

make corrections. Then press PHONE/FLASH or

SPEAKER to dial.

The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk

(in hours, minutes and seconds).

NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access service from

your local telephone company will not affect the elapsed time.

Hands-free speakerphone calls

To answer a call, press SPEAKER.To make a call,

press SPEAKER then dial a number. During a call,

press SPEAKER to toggle between hands-free

speakerphone and normal handset use. Press

OFF/CLEAR to hang up.

NOTE: When the headset is plugged in the handset, the

hands-free speakerphone can not be activated. Make sure the

headset is unplugged, then press SPEAKER to activate the

hands-free speakerphone.

Last number redial

Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently

called numbers (up to 32 digits). Use the CID/-VOLUME,

DIR /VOLUME+ or REDIAL/PAUSE keys repeatedly to

view up to five recently called numbers. The

handset beeps twice at the beginning or end of

the list. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit.

Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to redial any

displayed number. Or press PHONE/FLASH or

SPEAKER then REDIAL/PAUSE to dial the most

recently called number (up to 32 digits).

Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the displayed number

from the redial memory.

Elapsed time

PHONE 00:00:30

SPEAKER 00:00:49

555-1234

REDIAL

Telephone operation

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Basic operation

Handset locator

If the handsets are misplaced, press HANDSET LOCATOR

at the telephone base. This triggers the pag-

ing tone at the handsets 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 #) at the handsets, or press

HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base.

NOTES:

1. The handset ringer volume also determines the level of the

paging tone. If the handset ringer volume level is set to off

(0), that handset will be silenced for all incoming calls and

paging (see page 22).

2. During a page, if you pressDuring a page, if you press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE

on a handset (see page 14), the ringer of that handset will

be silenced but the page will not be cancelled.

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Telephone operation

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Options while on calls

Volume control

Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to adjust lis-

tening volume. Each button press adjusts volume

by one level.

When changing the volume level, the new setting

is saved.

NOTE: The hands-free speakerphone and headset listening

volume are adjusted separately.

Call waiting

If you subscribe to call waiting service with your

local telephone company, there will be a beep

if there is an incoming call calls while you are

already on a call. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your

current call on hold and take the new call. Press

PHONE/FLASH anytime to switch back and forth

between calls. For more information on caller ID,

see page 5.

Three-way conference calls

While on a call, a person on the other handset

can press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to join the

same conversation.

A person on either handset can press OFF/CLEAR,

or place the handset in the telephone base or

charger to drop out of the conference call, but

the call will not be terminated until all handsets

hang up.

Volume

Flash

Telephone operation

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Options while on calls

Mute

Press MUTE/DELETE to silence the microphone. 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 resume speaking.

Temporary ring silencing

Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE while the telephone

is ringing to silence the handset ringer temporari-

ly. This will silence the ringer without disconnect-

ing the call. You can answer the call or let the

caller leave a message in your answering system.

The next incoming call will ring normally.

NOTE: All handsets will ring with an incoming call.

Pressing OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE on one handset will

only silence the ringer of that particular handset but the other

handsets will continue to ring.

Temporary tone dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service only and

have changed the telephone to pulse dial type

(see page 18), you can temporarily switch to

touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *.

This can be useful when sending tone signals for

access to answering systems or long-distance ser-

vices.

After you hang up or press PHONE/FLASH (to

receive a call waiting call), the telephone auto-

matically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service.

Mute

Tone

Ringer

silenced

Telephone operation

Intercom calls

You can use the intercom feature to have conver-

sations between the handsets.

1. Press the INT button on a handset.

2. The display will read CALLING OTHER HANDSET.

3. The other handset will ring and its screen will

display OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

4. Press INT,PHONE/FLASH,SPEAKER or any dial-

pad key (0-9, *, or #) on the other handset to

answer the call.

To end the intercom call:

• Press OFF/CLEAR or INT on either handset.

-OR-OR-

• Place the either handset in the charger or tele-

phone base.

NOTES:

1. Pressing INT while on an external call will initiate call

transfer (see page 17).

2. While a handset is in the directory or caller ID log, or out

of range, the intercom feature cannot be used.

3. If the other handset does not answer the intercom call

within 100 seconds, the originating handset will show

UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN.

Handling incoming calls

The telephone will beep if there is an incoming

call during an intercom conversation. You can

either:

• Press PHONE/FLASH to end the intercom call

and answer the incoming call.

-OR-

• Press INT or OFF/CLEAR to disconnect the inter-

com connection without answering the incom-

ing call. The incoming call will continue to ring.

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INTERCOM

Telephone operation

CALL FORWARDED

Call forward

During a conversation, an external call can be for-

warded from one handset to the other handset.

1. Press and hold INT.

2. The display will read CALL FORWARDED.

3. The other handset will ring and its screen will

display INCOMING CALL.

4. Press PHONE/FLASH,SPEAKER or any dial-

pad key (0-9, * or #) on the other handset to

answer the call.

NOTES:

1. When in a three-way conference call, the call forward

feature cannot be used.

2. If the forwarded call is not answered within 30 seconds,

the external call will be returned to the originating

handset, and its display will show CALL BACK. Press

PHONE/FLASH to cancel the call forward function

and resume the external call. If the returned call is not

answered by pressing PHONE/FLASH within an addi-

tional 30 seconds, the external call will be disconnected

automatically.

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Telephone operation

Call transfer

During a conversation, a call can be transferred to

the other handset.

1. Press INT to put the external call on hold.

2. The display will read CALLING OTHER HANDSET.

3. The other handset will ring. The display will show

OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

4. Press PHONE/FLASH,INT,SPEAKER or any dial-

pad key (0-9, * or #) on the other handset to

answer the intercom call.

5. When the recipient answers the intercom call,

you can talk privately without the outside caller

hearing the conversation.

6. On the originating handset, press OFF/CLEAR to

transfer the call. The display will show CALL

TRANSFERRED and the other handset will

automatically be connected to the external call.

NOTES:

1. When in a three-way conference call, the call transfer

feature cannot be used.

2. If the recipient does not answer the intercom call, the

person at the originating handset can press PHONE/FLASH

to cancel the transfer function and resume the external

call.

3. If the recipient does not answer the intercom call within

100 seconds, the origination handset will show the mes-

sage UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN then continue the

external call automatically.

4. When the intercom call is answered, the originating party

can toggle between the intercom and the external call by

pressing INT. The display will alternately show INTERCOM

and OUTSIDE to indicate the current destination (exter-

nal or intercom call).

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CALLING

OTHER HANDSET

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