VTech Telecommunications 80-5735-02 900MHz/5.8GHz Cordless Phone User Manual EL42208 manual 091908 ES2 0
VTech Telecommunications Ltd 900MHz/5.8GHz Cordless Phone EL42208 manual 091908 ES2 0
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User Manaul 1
User’s manual
EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/
EL42258
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answering system with
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Model #: EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL42258
Type: 5.8GHz cordless telephone/answering system
Serial #:
(found on the bottom of the telephone base)
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the
bottom of the telephone base.
Congratulations
on purchasing your
new AT&T product.
Before using this AT&T product, please
read the Important safety instructions
on pages 52-54 of this manual.
Please thoroughly read the user’s
manual for all the feature operations
and troubleshooting information necessary to install
and operate your new
AT&T product. You can also visit our
website at www.telephones.att.com
or call 1 (800) 222-3111.
In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
The ENERGY STAR R program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes
and encourages the use of products that save energy and help
protect our environment. We are proud to mark this product
with the ENERGY STAR R label indicating it meets the latest
energy efficiency guidelines.
© 2008 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.
AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P. d/b/a
AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China.
See page 9
for easy instructions.
You must install and charge
the battery before using the
telephone.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL)
through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the
telephone base and the telephone wall jack (page 6). The filter will prevent
noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your
DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset
or base display - remove it before use.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial
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 the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (part
number 89-1332-00-00) 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.
• 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 conductive 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.
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Parts checklist
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is
necessary.
Your telephone contains the following items:
Telephone base Battery for cordless
handset
(2 for EL42208)
(2 for EL42258)
(3 for EL42308)
(4 for EL42408)
Power adapter
for telephone
base
Telephone line cord
Battery compartment
cover
(2 for EL42208)
(2 for EL42258)
(3 for EL42308)
(4 for EL42408)
Cordless handset
(2 for EL42208)
(2 for EL42258)
(3 for EL42308)
(4 for EL42408)
User's manual Quick start guide
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Quick start guide
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Getting started
Quick reference guide
handset ..............................................2
telephone base ..............................3
Handset main menu ..........................4
Telephone base & charger
installation .......................................5
Installation options ............................7
Battery installation & charging ....9
Telephone operation
Settings ................................................. 11
Basic operation ................................. 14
Options while on calls ................... 17
Call transfer for
EL42208/EL42258 .................... 18
Call transfer for EL42308 ............ 19
Call transfer for EL42408 ............ 20
Directory
Directory ............................................... 21
Speed dial ............................................ 22
New directory entries .................... 23
Directory search ............................... 25
Change or dial entries ................... 26
Caller ID operation
Caller ID history ................................ 27
Review the call history .................. 30
Delete call history entries ........... 31
Add entries to the directory ....... 32
Answering system
Answering system...............................33
Day & time announcements ..........34
Outgoing announcements ..............35
Changing feature options ...............36
Message playback...............................37
Record & play memos ......................38
Message counter displays ..............39
Answering system mode .................40
Remote access .....................................41
Appendix
Screen icons, indicator lights
& tones ...............................................42
Handset display screen
messages ..........................................43
Troubleshooting ...................................45
Important safety instructions ........52
FCC part 68 & ACTA ..........................55
FCC part 15 ............................................57
Limited warranty ................................. 58
Technical specifications ................... 61
Index ..........................................................62
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Table of contents
User’s manual
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EL42258
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answering system with
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Quick reference guide - handset
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CID/-VOLUME
When in a menu, press
to scroll down. When
the phone is not in use,
press to display call
history entries (page 30).
While entering names
or numbers, press to
move the cursor to the
left. During a call, press
to decrease listening
volume.
DIR /VOLUME+
When in a menu, press
to scroll up. When the
phone is not in use, press
to display directory entries
(page 25). While entering
names, press to advance
the cursor. During a call,
press to increase listening
volume.
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer
a call. During a call, press
to receive an incoming
call if call waiting is
activated (page 17).
CHAN/REMOVE
When on a call, press to
scan for a clearer channel
when there is static or
interference on the line
(page 17). When the
phone is not in use, press
to delete the displayed
caller ID entry (page
31), or press and hold to
delete all caller ID entries
when the phone is not in
use (page 31).
OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang
up (page 14). While using
menus, press to cancel an
operation, or exit the menu.
MENU/SEL/TRANSFER
Press to display menu. Press
to store a programming
option. During a call, press
to transfer a call between
handsets (pages 18-20).
MUTE
While on a call, press to
mute the microphone.
Press again to resume your
conversation (page 17).
REDIAL/PAUSE
When the phone is not
in use, Press repeatedly
to display the last five
numbers called (page 15).
While dialing or entering
numbers to the directory,
press to insert a four-
second dialing pause
(page 24).
CHARGE
The light is on when
a cordless handset is
properly positioned to
charge in the telephone
base or charger.
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SETUP
Press to review or
change answering
system options
(page 36).
DELETE
Press to delete message
currently playing; press
twice to delete all old
messages while the
phone is not in use
(page 37).
ANNC.
Press to review or
record announcement;
press again to quit
(page 35).
RECORD
Press to record a
memo (page 38) or
after pressing ANNC.
to record an outgoing
announcement
(page 35).
ON/OFF
Press to turn answering
system on or off
(page 40).
REPEAT
Press to repeat message;
press twice to play
previous message
(page 37).
PLAY/STOP
Press to start or stop
message playback
(page 37).
VOL
Press to adjust playback
volume (page 37).
SKIP
Press to skip message
(page 37).
CLOCK
Press to review or set
clock (page 34).
MESSAGE COUNTER
Number of messages
(or during playback,
message number
currently playing).
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to make the handset
beep when a handset is not on
the telephone base (page 16).
IN USE
• On steady when a handset is
in use.
• Flashes quickly while an
incoming call is ringing.
Answering
System
Functions
Getting started
Handset main menu
To enter the main menu:
1. Press MENU/SEL when the handset is not in use.
2. Press CID or DIR to select a handset feature menu, then press
MENU/SEL to enter that menu.
To return to the idle mode, press OFF/CLEAR.
DIRECTORY
DIRECTORY allows you
to store and search for
names and numbers
(page 21).
SPEED DIAL allows
you to store or dial a
number in a speed dial
location (page 22).
RINGER allows you to
set the ringer
(page 12).
RINGER VOL allows
you to set the ringer
volume (page 12).
DATE/TIME allows you
to set the date and
time (page 13).
DIAL MODE allows you
to set tone or pulse
dialing (page 11).
HOME AREA CODE
allows you to set your
home area code
(page 13).
LANGUAGE allows you
to set your handset
display language
(page 11).
LANGUAGEHOME AREA CODE
DIAL MODE: TONEDATE/TIMERINGER VOL: HI
RINGER: 1SPEED DIAL
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Telephone base & charger installation
The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted
on the wall (page 7). For optimum range and better reception, place the
telephone base in a central and open location.
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)
or other cordless telephones.
• Excessive heat sources.
• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave
ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
• Excessive moisture.
• Extremely low temperature.
• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or
work bench.
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