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NOTES:

1. If you choose OFF, the

cordless handset ringer

will be turned off, and the

screen will display RINGER

OFF and when the

cordless handset is idle

(not in use). If there are

unreviewed calls, the screen

will display XX MISSED

CALLS and instead of

RINGER OFF and .

2. When the volume level is at

the HI or OFF setting, you

will hear two alert beeps.

Settings

Ringer volume

You can set your handset to a ring volume level

of HI, LOW, or OFF. To set the ring level:

1. Press MENU/SEL in the idle mode to enter the

handset main menu.

2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays

RINGER VOL: and the current setting.

3. Press MENU/SEL. The current setting is flashing.

You also hear the current volume level.

4. Press CID or DIR to choose the desired

volume level. You will hear a sample of each

ringer volume.

5. Press MENU/SEL to save your selection and

return to the main menu.

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1. Press and hold CID or DIR when the

cordless handset is idle (not in use).

2. Press CID or DIR to choose the desired

volume level. You will hear a sample of each

ringer volume.

3. Press MENU/SEL to save your selection and

return to the main menu.

Ringer

1. Press MENU/SEL in the idle mode to enter the

handset main menu.

2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays

RINGER: and the current setting.

3. Press MENU/SEL. The current setting is flashing.

You also hear the current ringer sound.

4. Press CID or DIR to display 1, 2, 3 or 4.

You will hear a sample of each ringer sound.

5. Press MENU/SEL to choose the displayed ringer

sound and return to the main menu.

RINGER VOL: LOW

RINGER: 1

Telephone operation

Settings

Date & time

To manually set the date and time on the handset

display:

1. Press MENU/SEL in the idle mode to enter the

handset main menu.

2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays

DATE/TIME.

3. Press MENU/SEL to view or set date and time.

4. Press CID or DIR to change the month

in the date and time line at the bottom of the

display, then press MENU/SEL.

5. Repeat step four to set the date, hour, minute,

and AM/PM.

6. Press MENU/SEL to save selection and return to

the main menu.

Home area code

If you dial seven digits to make a local call (area

code not required), you can program your area

code into the telephone as the home area code.

After setting, if you receive a call from within

your home area code, the screen will display

the telephone number with the home area code.

However, the home area code will not be shown

when reviewing the caller ID history.

To program the home area code:

1. Press MENU/SEL in the idle mode to enter the

handset main menu.

2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays

HOME AREA CODE.

3. Press MENU/SEL.

4. Press the dial pad keys to enter a three-digit

home area code.

5. Press MENU/SEL to save and return to the main

menu.

Please refer page 30 for other dialing options.

DATE/TIME

NOTES:

1. You can choose to set

the time manually, or

you can allow it to

be set automatically

with incoming caller ID

information. The time will

be set automatically only

if you subscribe to caller

ID service provided by your

local telephone company

(page 27). The date and

time for the answering

machine need to be set

separately (page 34).

2. Caller ID will not set the

year. See page 34 for

instructions on how to set

the year.

HOME AREA CODE

NOTE: If, in the future,

your telephone service

provider requires you to

dial 10 digits to make a

local call (area code +

phone number), program

your home area code to

000.

Telephone operation

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Basic operation

Make & end a call

To make a call:

• Press PHONE/FLASH, then enter the

telephone number.

To end a call:

• Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset in the

telephone base or charger.

On-hook dialing (predialing)

• Enter the telephone number, then press

PHONE/FLASH. To make corrections as you

enter the number, press CID or DIR to

move to the digit you want to erase, then press

CHAN/REMOVE.

The screen displays the elapsed time of the

current call (in hours, minutes and seconds).

Answer a call

To answer a call:

• Press PHONE/FLASH.

-OR-

• Press any keys (except CID, DIR and

OFF/CLEAR).

To end a call:

• Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset in the

telephone base or charger.

NOTES:

1. Only one cordless handset can be on a call at a time.

When one of the handsets is in use, the other handset(s)

screen displays SYSTEM HS BUSY.

2. Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access service from your local

telephone service provider will not affect the elapsed time.

PHONE 0:00:30

Elapsed

time

Telephone operation

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Basic operation

Redial

While the phone is not in use, press

REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to display the last

five numbers called (up to 30 digits). To dial the

number displayed, press PHONE/FLASH. Or, after

pressing PHONE/FLASH, press REDIAL/PAUSE to

call the number last dialed.

To delete the redial memory, press REDIAL/PAUSE,

then press CHAN/REMOVE to delete one by one.

Press OFF/CLEAR to exit.

NOTE: While on a call, press REDIAL/PAUSE to review

the last number dialed. You cannot delete from redial

while on a call.

Temporary ringer silencing

While the telephone is ringing, press OFF/CLEAR

to silence the ringer temporarily. This will silence

the ringer without disconnecting the call. You can

answer the call or let the caller leave a message.

The next incoming call will ring normally.

Auto off

A call will be ended automatically when you put

the handset in the telephone base or charger.

Telephone operation

RECORD

ANNC.

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Basic operation

Handset locator

The handset locator feature is useful if you

misplace a handset(s).

To start the paging tone:

• Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone

base. This starts the paging tone at the

handsets for 60 seconds to help you locate the

handsets.

NOTE: If one of the cordless handsets is charging in the

base, pressing HANDSET LOCATOR does not generate

a paging tone.

To stop the paging tone:

• Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone

base.

-OR-

• Place one of the cordless handsets in the

telephone base.

NOTE: When paging, pressing OFF/CLEAR on any

cordless handset will cancel the page of that specific

handset. The handset locator feature will not be

cancelled.

** PAGING **

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Options while on calls

Volume control

While on a call, press CID/-VOLUME to decrease

the volume, press DIR /VOLUME+ to increase

the volume.

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 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.

Mute

The mute function allows you to silence the

microphone. You can hear the caller, but the

caller will not be able to hear you.

To mute the call:

• Press MUTE to silence the microphone. When

mute is on, MIC MUTED will display temporarily

on the handset screen and MUTE will be shown

until mute is turned off.

To un-mute the call:

• Press MUTE again and resume speaking.

When mute is turned off, MIC ON will display

temporarily on the handset screen.

Temporary tone dialing

If dial pulse (rotary) is selected, you can switch

to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing

TONE*. This can be useful if it is necessary to

send tone signals for access to answering systems

or long-distance services.

After you hang up or press PHONE/FLASH

(to receive a call waiting call), the telephone

automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service.

Channel selection

During a call, if you hear clicks and pops, or if the

speech sometimes fades, press CHAN/REMOVE on

the handset to scan for a clearer radio channel

between cordless handset and base.

VOLUME

Telephone operation

Call transfer for EL42208/EL42258

Call transfer

During a conversation, you can transfer the call to

the other cordless handset.

1. Press MENU/SEL/TRANSFER to transfer the

external call to the other cordless handset.

Your cordless handset will display

CALL TRANSFERED. The other handset will

begin ringing and TRANSFERED CALL will be

displayed on the screen.

2. To answer the call, press PHONE/FLASH.

NOTES:

1. Before the transferred call is answered, the person at the

originating handset can press PHONE/FLASH to cancel the

transfer and resume the external call.

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

the originating handset will start ringing and show

TRANSFERED CALL. If PHONE/FLASH is not pressed

within another 30 seconds, the external call will end

automatically.

3. If the destination cordless handset cannot be found, the

cordless handset that originated the transfer will generate

an error tone and continue the external call automatically.

4. This telephone does not have an intercom function. People

using the cordless handsets cannot talk to each other.

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Telephone operation

Call transfer for EL42308

Call transfer

During a conversation, you can transfer the call to

another cordless handset.

1. Press MENU/SEL/TRANSFER to transfer the

external call to another cordless handset. The

handset will display CALL TRANSFERED. All

other handsets will begin ringing and

TRANSFERED CALL will be displayed on the

screen.

2. To answer the call, press PHONE/FLASH.

NOTES:

1. Before the transferred call is answered, the person at the

originating handset can press PHONE/FLASH to cancel

the transfer and resume the external call.

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

the originating handset will start ringing and show

TRANSFERED CALL. If PHONE/FLASH is not pressed

within another 30 seconds, the external call will end

automatically.

3. If the destination cordless handset cannot be found, the

cordless handset that originated the transfer will generate

an error tone and continue the external call automatically.

4. This telephone does not have an intercom function. People

using the cordless handsets cannot talk to each other.

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Telephone operation

Call transfer for EL42408

Call transfer

During a conversation, you can transfer the call to

another cordless handset.

1. Press MENU/SEL/TRANSFER to transfer the

external call to another cordless handset. The

handset will display CALL TRANSFERED. All

other handsets will begin ringing and

TRANSFERED CALL will be displayed on the

screen.

2. To answer the call, press PHONE/FLASH.

NOTES:

1. Before the transferred call is answered, the person at the

originating handset can press PHONE/FLASH to cancel

the transfer and resume the external call.

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

the originating handset will start ringing and show

TRANSFERED CALL. If PHONE/FLASH is not pressed

within another 30 seconds, the external call will end

automatically.

3. If the destination cordless handset cannot be found, the

cordless handset that originated the transfer will generate

an error tone and continue the external call automatically.

4. This telephone does not have an intercom function. People

using the cordless handsets cannot talk to each other.

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Directory

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Directory

Memory capacity

The handset directory can store up to 30 entries

(including nine speed dial entries). Each entry can

contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up

to 14 characters. A convenient search feature can

help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 25).

NOTE: Each cordless handset has its own directory.

Making changes to the directory of one handset will not

affect the directories of the other handset(s).

Timeouts & error messages

If you pause for too long while creating an entry,

the telephone will time out and you will have to

begin again.

If all memory locations are in use, the screen

will display MEMORY FULL. You will not be able

to store a new number until an existing one is

deleted.

PAT WILLIAMS

5551234

MEMORY FULL

Directory

Speed dial

You can enter nine speed dial numbers of up to

30 digits. Each number is stored in a speed dial

location (1-9).

The nine speed dial numbers on the handset will

be automatically added to the handset directory.

You can also make existing directory entries into

speed dial entries (page 26).

Enter a speed dial number

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays

SPEED DIAL.

3. Press MENU/SEL.

4. Press a dial pad key (1-9) to select a speed dial

location.

5. Enter a name up to 14 characters (page 23),

then press MENU/SEL.

6. Enter a telephone number up to 24 digits (page

24), then press MENU/SEL.

7. Choose distinctive ringing (N or Y) by pressing

CID or DIR . If you choose yes (and if you

have caller ID service), a different ringing style

will alert you when this person calls.

8. Press MENU/SEL to store the number. You'll

hear a confirmation tone.

Call a speed dial number

To use speed dialing, press and hold a dial pad

key (1-9) to display the number and name stored

in that speed dial location, then press

PHONE/FLASH to dial.

Edit or delete a speed dial number

Press and hold a dial pad button (1-9) to display

the entry you want. Press MENU/SEL, then press

CID or DIR until the option you want is

displayed (page 26).

NOTE: The speed dial

feature occupies up

to nine of the thirty

memory locations in the

directory. For example, if

there are only five speed

dial entries, then up to

25 entries can be stored

in the directory. If there

are already 30 entries

in the directory, no new

directory and speed dial

entries can be stored

in memory until some

of the existing ones are

deleted.

NOTE: You can convert

any directory entry

into a speed dial entry

(page 26).

DIRECTORY

SPEED DIAL

ENTER 1-9

ENTER NAME

Directory

New directory entries

Create & store a directory entry

1. Press MENU/SEL in the idle mode to enter the

handset main menu..

2. Press MENU/SEL again to enter the DIRECTORY

menu.

3. Enter the name when prompted.

• Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 14

characters). See the chart below.

- Press DIR to move the cursor to the

right. Press CID to move the cursor to

the left.

- Press CID or DIR to move to the

character you want to erase, then press

CHAN/REMOVE.

4. When finished entering the name, press

MENU/SEL.

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

number until you

delete an existing one.

DIRECTORY

ENTER NAME

PAT JOHNSON_

Directory

New directory entries

5. Enter the telephone number when prompted.

• Use the dial pad to enter up to 24 digits.

- Press DIR to move the cursor to the

right. Press CID to move the cursor to

the left.

- Press DIR or CID to move to the digit

you want to delete, then press

CHAN/REMOVE to erase the digit.

- Press

REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a four-

second dialing pause. A P will be inserted.

-OR-

• Copy the last redial number by pressing

REDIAL/PAUSE. Press MENU/SELECT to copy

the number.

6. When finished entering the telephone number,

press MENU/SEL.

7. Select desired ring pattern.

• Press CID or DIR to select Y (if you

want to assign a distinctive ring tone) or N

(for a normal ring pattern). If you choose yes

(and if you have caller ID service), a different

ringing style will alert you when this person

calls.

8. Press MENU/SEL to choose the desired option

and store this entry in the directory.

NOTE: A D appears in the display of each entry that has

been assigned a distinctive ring.

ENTER NUMBER

PAT JOHNSON

5556789_

DISTINCT RING? N

5556789

Directory

Directory search

Review directory entries

1. Press DIR in idle mode. DIRECTORY EMPTY

will be displayed if there are no directory

entries in that handset.

2. Press CID or DIR to browse through the

directory.

3. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit the directory.

NOTES:

1. When reviewing directory entries, all entries (including

those in the directory and in the speed dial) are displayed in

alphabetical order. The entries in the speed dial are identified

by its speed dial number (01-09) in the lower right corner of

the screen (page 22).

2. A

D appears in the display of each entry that has been

assigned a distinctive ring (page 24).

Search by name

To shorten your search, press DIR then use the

telephone dial pad keys to enter the first letter of

a name, then press DIR to scroll forward until

you find the desired name.

If you have more than one name entry that begins

with the same letter, it is necessary to scroll

through all the names beginning with that letter

before seeing names that begin with the next

letter.

Press dial pad keys once for the first letter, twice

for the second, three times for the third.

For example, if you have name entries JENNIFER,

KEVIN and LINDA in your directory, pressing the

dial pad key 5 (JKL) once will show JENNIFER,

twice KEVIN, three times LINDA.

NOTE: When searching alphabetically and you press a

dial pad button, if there are no entries beginning with

the letters on that button, the handset will show NO

DATA.

DIRECTORY

ADAM

5551234

BETH

5554321

JOHN

5550123

Directory

Change or dial entries

When any entry is displayed, press MENU/SEL to

see options. Press CID or DIR to highlight

the option you want (blinking text), then press

MENU/SEL again to select it.

Edit an entry

When EDIT is blinking, press MENU/SEL. You can

change the name and number (or distinctive ring

setting on the cordless handset) by following the

steps described on pages 23-24.

Delete an entry

Press CID or DIR until DEL is blinking, then

press MENU/SEL to display a confirmation screen

of ERASE NO YES.

You can press CID or DIR to alternate

between NO or YES to determine:

• When YES is blinking, press MENU/SEL to

delete the entry.

• When NO is blinking, press MENU/SEL to cancel

the procedure.

NOTE: Each cordless handset has its own directory.

Making changes to the directory of one handset will not

affect the directories of the other handset(s).

Change a directory entry into a speed dial entry

Press CID or DIR until SPEED is blinking,

press MENU/SEL, then press a memory location

(1-9) to transfer this entry to your speed dial

directory.

NOTE: If you use a memory location that is already

assigned to a different entry in the directory the original

entry will remain in the directory, but will no longer be a

speed dial number.

To dial a directory entry (display dial)

When any directory entry is displayed, press

PHONE/FLASH to dial the displayed number.

DIRECTORY

ADAM

5551234

SPEED EDIT DEL

5551234

SPEED EDIT DEL

5551234

SPEED EDIT DEL

5551234

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Caller ID history

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 before

answering the telephone, even while on another

call.

It 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. In addition,

services 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.

CHRISTINE SMITH

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

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Caller ID history

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 30 incoming calls is

stored in the call history. You can review the call

history to find out who has called, return the

call, or copy the caller’s name and number into

directory.

When the call history is full, the oldest entry

is deleted to make room for new incoming call

information.

If you answer a call before the information

appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the

call history.

About names

Names of callers will be displayed only if the

information is provided by your local telephone

company.

If the incoming telephone number exactly

matches a telephone number in your directory,

the name that appears on the screen will match

the corresponding name in your directory.

For example: If Christine Smith calls, her name will

appear as CHRIS if this is how you entered it into

your directory.

CHRISTINE SMITH

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

Caller’s name

Caller’s phone

number

Time of call

Call number in

the call history

Appears when the

call is missed and

unreviewed

CHRISTINE SMITH

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

Date of call

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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.

2. The number shown by your

caller ID will be in the format

sent by the telephone

company. The telephone

company usually delivers

10-digit telephone numbers

(area code plus telephone

number). If the telephone

number of the person calling

does not exactly match a

number in your directory,

the name will appear as

delivered by the telephone

company. For example if

the telephone company

includes the area code and

the directory number does

not, the name will appear as

delivered by

the telephone

company.

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Caller ID history

There are also occasions when other information

or no information is displayed for various reasons:

On-screen message Reason

PRIVATE NAME Caller prefers to remain

anonymous.

PRIVATE CALLER Caller name and telephone

number not revealed at caller's

request.

UNKNOWN NAME Your local telephone company is

unable to determine the caller's

name.

UNKNOWN CALLER Your local telephone company is

unable to determine the caller's

name and telephone number.

Calls from other countries may

also generate this message.

Missed (new) call indicator

When a handset is not in use and has calls that

have not been reviewed, its screen will show XX

MISSED CALLS.

Any entries which have not been reviewed will be

counted as MISSED CALLS when the telephone is

idle. Each time a call history entry marked NEW

is reviewed, the number of missed calls decreases

by one.

If there are too many missed calls and you don’t

want to review them one by one, but still want to

keep them in the call history, press and hold

OFF/CLEAR for two seconds when the handset

is idle. All the entries in the caller ID history will

be considered old (have been reviewed), and the

missed calls counter is reset to 0.

CHRISTINE SMITH

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

02 MISSED CALLS

10:08AM 02/14

Pat Williams

10:08AM 02/14

555-1234

NEW

Caller ID

Review the call history

The call history displays the caller ID in reverse

chronological order, with the latest one (the one

with the highest number) first.

When the telephone is not in use, press CID to

display information about the most recent caller.

Review your call history

Press CID to scroll backward (display older

calls) or DIR to scroll forward (display newer

calls). The highest call number is the most recent

call received.

Each unreviewed caller ID entry in the call history

will be designated NEW until you have reviewed

it. After all calls have been reviewed, NEW will

disappear from the screen.

Return a call (display dial)

Press PHONE/FLASH to call the number

currently displayed.

NOTE: If the number displayed is not in the correct

format, see Dialing options for detail.

Dialing options

Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code

that may not be required for local calls.

If the number displayed is not in the correct

format, you can change how it is dialed. Press

# repeatedly to see dialing options. With each

button press, a new option will be displayed.

Press PHONE/FLASH to dial when the number

appears in the proper format for your area.

The various dialing options are:

908-555-0100

1-908-555-0100

555-0100

1-555-0100

-OR-

PAT JOHNSON

908-555-0100

PAT JOHNSON

10:08AM 02/14

1-908-555-0100

PAT JOHNSON

10:08AM 02/14

555-0100

PAT JOHNSON

10:08AM 02/14

1-555-0100

PAT JOHNSON

908-555-0100

CHRIS WILLIAMS

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-1234

PAT JOHNSON

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

PHONE 0:00:10

9085551234

10:08AM 02/14

Caller ID

Delete call history entries

Delete a single call history entry

Press CID to display the latest caller ID listing.

Use the CID or DIR keys to find the entry

you want to delete, then press CHAN/REMOVE.

When the entry is deleted, the next oldest record

is displayed.

Delete all call history entries

To clear your call history completely, press and

hold CHAN/REMOVE while the telephone is idle

(not in use). This will display a confirmation screen

asking if you want to erase all entries in the caller

ID history. If you select yes, the call history will

be cleared and the screen will return to normal

standby display, and the missed calls counter is

reset to 0.

NOTES:

1. Each cordless handset has its own call history. When you

delete one or all call history entries from one cordless

handset, the information on all other cordless handsets will

not be affected.

2. When there are already 30 entries in the caller ID memory,

the next incoming call will automatically cause the oldest

entry to be deleted from the caller ID memory of the

handset.

-OR-

MARK CLAYTON

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-5678

CHRIS WILLIAMS

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-1234

PAT JOHNSON

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

27 MISSED CALLS

10:08AM 02/14

ERASE ALL? N Y

10:08AM 02/14

Caller ID

Add entries to the directory

While you have a caller ID entry displayed, follow

the steps below to enter it into your telephone

directory.

1. Press CID in idle mode. CID EMPTY will be

displayed if there are no call history entries in

that handset.

2. Press MENU/SEL, then press CID or DIR

until PROGRAM is flashing.

3. Press MENU/SEL and edit the name and number

as desired.

4. Press MENU/SEL, then press CID or DIR

to alternate between Y and N. If you choose

Y (and if you have caller ID service), a distinct

ring tone will alert you when this person calls.

5. Press MENU/SEL to confirm, the entry is added

to the phone directory.

NOTE: The entry copied to your telephone directory

remains in the call history until deleted.

PAT JOHNSON

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

DIAL PROGRAM

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

PAT JOHNSON

9085550100

PAT JOHNSON

9085550100_

DISTINCT RING? N

9085550100

PAT JOHNSON

10:08AM 02/14

908-555-0100

Answering system

Message capacity

The answering system can record up to 95

messages depending on the length of each

message. Individual messages can be up to

four minutes. The maximum record time can be

more than 11 minutes. The actual recording time

depends on individual message characteristics.

Messages will remain available for replay until you

delete them.

Voice prompts

Each time you press any answering system key,

the answering system uses voice prompts to guide

you.

Message counter

Number of messages (or

during playback, message

number currently playing).

Press repeatedly to

hear setup options

(page 36).

Press to review

time and day or set

clock (page 34).

Press to review

or record

announcement;

press again to quit

(page 35).

Press to turn

answering system

on or off (page 40).

Press to delete

message currently

playing; press twice

to delete all old

messages while the

phone is not in use

(page 37).

Press to record a

memo (page 38)

or after pressing

ANNC. to record

an outgoing

announcement

(page 35).

Press to adjust

playback volume

(page 37).

Press to repeat

message; press

twice to play

previous message

(page 37). Press to skip a

message (page 37).

Press to start or

stop message

playback (page 37).

RECORD

ANNC.

Day & time announcements

Check day & time

You can press CLOCK at any time to hear the

current day and time without changing it.

Set day & time

Before playing each message, the answering

system announces the date and time when the

message was received.

Follow the steps below to set the day, time and

year, so that messages are dated correctly. Each

time you press SKIP or REPEAT, the day, hour,

minute or year increases or decreases by one.

Press and hold SKIP or REPEAT to increase or

decrease the minutes or year by increments of 10.

When you hear the correct setting, press CLOCK

to move to the next setting.

1. Press CLOCK, The system will announce the

current clock setting, then announces “To set

the clock, press CLOCK.”

2. Press CLOCK, The system will announce

the current day setting, then announces “To

change the day, press SKIP or REPEAT, to

change the hour, press CLOCK.”

3. Press CLOCK, The system will announce the

current hour setting, and then announce “To

change the hour, press SKIP or REPEAT, to

change the minute, press CLOCK.”

4. Press CLOCK, The system will announce the

current minute setting, and then announce “To

change the minute, press SKIP or REPEAT, to

change the year, press CLOCK.”

5. Press CLOCK, The system will announce the

current year setting, and then announce “To

change the year, press SKIP or REPEAT, press

CLOCK when you are done.”

6. Press CLOCK. The system announces the

current clock setting.

RECORD

ANNC.

NOTES:

1. If the clock was not set

when the message was

recorded, the system will

announce "Time and day

not set."

2. Caller ID provides the time

and date. Set the year so

that the day of the week

can be calculated from

the caller ID information.

After you set the time

once, it will thereafter

be set automatically

with incoming caller ID

information. The time will

be set automatically only if

you subscribe to caller ID

service provided by your

local telephone company

(page 27).

Answering system

RECORD

ANNC.

Outgoing announcements

The outgoing announcement is the message

callers hear when calls are answered by the

answering system.

The telephone is factory set with an

announcement. If the telephone is set up to

record messages, it answers calls with “Hello.

Please leave a message after the tone.” You

can use this announcement, or replace it with a

recording of your own voice.

Play your outgoing announcement

1. Press ANNC., you will hear "Announcement.

Press PLAY or press RECORD."

2. Press PLAY/STOP. You will hear the

outgoing announcement.

3. Press ANNC. to exit the announcement menu.

Record your outgoing announcement

1. Press ANNC., you will hear "Announcement.

Press PLAY or press RECORD."

2. Press RECORD and begin speaking after

hearing "Record after the tone. Press STOP

when you are done." Speak facing the

telephone base from about nine inches away.

3. Press PLAY/STOP when you are done. Your

recorded announcement will be played back.

4. Press ANNC. to exit the announcement menu.

Delete your outgoing announcement

1. Press ANNC. , you will hear “Announcement.

Press PLAY or press RECORD.”

2. Press PLAY/STOP to begin playback.

3. Press DELETE during playback to delete your

announcement.

4. Press ANNC. to exit the announcement menu.

When your announcement is deleted, calls will be

answered with the factory set announcement.

Elapsed

recording

time (in

seconds).

NOTE: While recording,

the elapsed time (in

seconds) will be shown

in the message window.

You can record an

announcement up to 90

seconds long.

Announcements shorter

than two seconds long

will not be recorded.

Answering system

"Number of rings,"

current setting, then

"To change the setting

press SKIP or REPEAT;

to continue setup, press

SETUP."

Options: 2/4/6/toll saver

“Base ringer,” current

setting, then “To change

the setting, press SKIP

or REPEAT; to continue

setup, press SETUP.”

Options: high/low/off

"Remote access code,"

current setting, then

"To change the setting

press SKIP or REPEAT;

to continue setup, press

SETUP."

Options: (select a two-

digit code) 19

"Message alert tone,"

current setting, then

"To change the setting,

press SKIP or REPEAT;

to continue setup, press

SETUP."

Options: on/off

Choose number of rings before

the system answers a call. When

toll saver is active, the system

answers after two rings if you

have new messages, and after

four rings if you have no new

messages. If you are making a

long distance call to retrieve

messages, you may disconnect

your call after three rings so that

there will be no long distance

charge incurred.

Choose the base ringer volume

between high and low level, or

turn the base ringer off.

Select a two-digit number (10-99)

for remote access from another

telephone (page 41).

When on, the telephone beeps

every 10 seconds when there are

new messages.

NOTE: Press and hold

SKIP

REPEAT

increase or decrease the

remote access code number

by 10.

NOTES:

1. The message alert tone

will beep only if all the

conditions below are met:

Answering system is on;

Message alert tone

setting is on;

There are new messages.

2. Press any base key to

temporarily silence the

message alert tone. If you

press DELETE twice

while the phone is not

in use, you will delete all

old messages and the

message alert tone will be

temporarily silenced. The

message alert tone will be

re-activated with the next

incoming message.

Changing feature options

You can set and change the answering system

features described below:

1. Press SETUP repeatedly until you hear the

feature you want to modify.

2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to change the

setting.

3. Press SETUP to set your selection and move to

the next menu option.

4. Press PLAY/STOP to confirm the setting

and exit the menu.

Feature options (Default settings underlined)

System announces: Feature description:

RECORD

ANNC.

Answering system

RECORD

ANNC.

Message playback

Press PLAY/STOP to listen to messages. The

system announces the number of messages, then

begins playback.

If you have new messages, you will hear only the

new messages (oldest first). If there are no new

messages, the system will playback all messages

(oldest first).

Announcements

• When playback begins, you will hear the total

number of messages.

• Before each message, you will hear the day

and time it was received.

• After playing all new messages, you will hear

"End of new messages." You will hear "End

of messages" after the answering system has

finished the playback of all messages. If the

system has less than five minutes of recording

time left, you will hear the estimated time

remaining.

Options during playback

• Press VOL button to adjust the speaker

volume.

• Press SKIP to skip to next message.

• Press REPEAT to repeat the message

currently playing. Press twice to hear previous

message.

• Press DELETE to delete the message being

played back.

• Press PLAY/STOP to stop playback.

Delete all messages

To delete all old messages, press DELETE twice

while the telephone is not in use.

“You have [XX] new

messages and [XX]

old messages”

Number of messages (or during

playback, message number

currently playing).

Message playback begins.

See options at right.

Press PLAY/STOP

to begin or end message

playback.

Press PLAY/STOP

to end message

playback.

NOTES:

1. If F and the total

message number is

flashing in the message

window, memory is

full. You will have to

delete some messages

before new ones can be

received.

2. The maximum record

time can be more than

11 minutes.

3. If you receive calls when

the memory is full, the

telephone will ring 10

times, then answer and

announce “Memory is full,

enter the remote access

code.”

4. New (unheard) messages

cannot be deleted.

Answering system

RECORD

ANNC.

RECORD

ANNC.

Record & play 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 other members of your household

are using the answering system.

Record a memo

1. Press RECORD. Elapsed time (in seconds) is

shown in the message window as you record.

2. Press PLAY/STOP to stop recording.

NOTE: You can record a memo up to four minutes.

Memos less than one second will not be saved.

Play back a memo

Press PLAY/STOP to hear messages and

memos (see page 37 for other options).

1. Press RECORD

“Record after the

tone. Press STOP

when you are done.”

Elapsed

recording

time

(seconds).

Press PLAY/STOP

Microphone

“Recorded, beep.”

Speak into microphone.

Answering system

RECORD

ANNC.

Message counter displays

When the answering system is idle, the message

counter displays the total number of answering

system messages. See the list below for

explanations of other displays in this counter.

Message counter displays

0 No messages.

0 (flashing) The clock needs to be set (page 34).

1-95 Total number of messages and memos,

or message number currently playing.

1-95 (flashing) Total number of messages and memos.

The number flashes when there are new

(unreviewed) messages.

If the telephone loses power, after power

is restored, the number in the message

counter will flash (even if you have only

old messages) to indicate the clock

needs to be set.

10-99 Current remote access code while setting

(page 36).

1-99 (counting) Elapsed time while recording a memo

(page 38) or announcement up to 90

seconds (page 35).

99 (flashing) Memo recording time has exceeded

the maximum counter capacity of 99

seconds.

F (flashing) Memory is full. Messages must be deleted

before new messages can be received.

-- System is answering a call, being

accessed remotely, or the clock is being

set, or a handset is on a call.

-- (flashing) System is being setup or initialized.

2, 4, 6, tS Current number of rings-to-answer while

setting this feature (page 36).

1-8 Displayed for two seconds while

telephone base speaker volume is being

adjusted.

HI, LO, OF Displayed for two seconds while

telephone base ringer volume is being

adjusted.

Message counter.

Answering system

RECORD

ANNC.

Press ON/OFF

until the system announces

“Calls will not be answered.”

"Beep."

The system has been

turned off.

Answering system mode

The answering system’s default factory setting is

ON in order to answer and record messages. You

can turn the answering system off, but if you do

so, the answering system will not answer calls or

record incoming messages.

Turn the answering system off

Press ON/OFF until you hear “Calls will not be

answered” and a confirmation beep. The

ON/OFF will be turned off.

NOTE: If the answering system is off and someone calls,

the telephone will ring 10 times then answer and

announce “Please enter your remote access code.” Enter

your remote access code to enter remote access mode

(page 41). If you do not enter the correct remote access

code, the call will be ended automatically.

Turn the answering system on

Press ON/OFF until you hear “Calls will be

answered” then a beep to confirm the ON setting.

The ON/OFF light will be turned on.

Call screening

If the answering system is on and the base

volume is not set to off (volume level 1), you

will hear the announcement and the incoming

message when a call comes in.

Call intercept

While you are call screening, you can intercept

the call by pressing PHONE/FLASH on the

handset.

-OR-

Press ON/OFF

until the system announces

“Calls will be answered.”

"Beep."

The system has been turned

on.

Answering system

Remote access

A two digit security code is required to access

your answering system from any touch-tone

telephone. This code is 19 by default, see

Changing feature options (page 36) to change it.

Dial your telephone

number from any touch-

tone telephone.

2. When the system answers,

enter two digit remote

access code (19 unless

you have changed it).

3. Enter remote commands

(see list at right).

4. Hang up to end the call

and save all undeleted

messages.

NOTE: If you pause for

more than four seconds

during remote access,

you will hear a help

menu listing all features

and commands. If there

is no command entered

for another 15 seconds,

the call will end

automatically.

Play all messages

Play new messages

Delete the message

Repeat or go back

Stop

Skip to next message

Record announcement

*7 to begin recording

5 to stop recording

Help menu

Turn system off

Turn system on

Exit

Press to hear all messages.

Press to hear new messages.

Press once during playback to

delete current message. Press

twice to delete all old messages.

Press during the caller’s

message to repeat the message.

Press during the beginning of

the day and time announcement

to go back to the previous

message.

Press to stop any operation (stop

playback, stop recording).

Press to skip the current

message and advance to next

message.

Press *7, wait for the beep, then

begin speaking. Press 5 to stop

recording and hear the playback

of new announcement.

Press to hear list of features &

commands.

Press to turn off answering

system. Incoming calls will no

longer be answered.

If off, system will answer after

10 rings. Enter your access

code, then press 0 to turn the

answering system on.

Press 8 or hang up to end the

remote access call.

RECORD

ANNC.

Screen icons, indicator lights & tones

Screen icons & alert tones

Screen icons

Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or

charger to recharge.

Missed and unreviewed calls.

Handset alert tones

Two short beeps

Double beep every

minute when on a call

Four beeps

Confirmation tone

Telephone base tones

One beep every

10 seconds

A series of beeps

Message alert.

Press VOL keys while the volume level is already at

the maximum or minimum

setting.

REMOVE

MENU / SEL

TRANSFER

Ringer off.

Indicator lights

ON/OFF

The light is on when the

answering system is on and

ready to receive messages.

06 MISSED CALLS

10:08AM 02/14

Microphone is muted.

IN USE

• On steady whenOn steady when

the handset is in

use.

• Flashes quicklyFlashes quickly

while an incoming

call is ringing.

REMOVE

MENU / SEL

TRANSFER

Five beeps

Command completed successfully.

Out of range when on the line.

Low battery warning.

The volume level is at the maximum or minimum setting.

Error tone.

CHARGE

The light is on

when the cordless

handset is properly

positioned to

charge in the

telephone base.

Lighted dial pad

Large lighted

display

Appendix A

Handset display screen messages

Screen display messages

REMOVE

MENU / SEL

TRANSFER

CONNECTING. . .

CONNECTING... The cordless handset is waiting

for a dial tone.

LOW BATTERY Cordless handset battery is low.

Place the cordless handset in the

base or charger to charge the

battery.

SCANNING... Cordless handset is scanning for

a clear channel to improve sound

quality.

** RINGING ** There is an incoming call.

** PAGING ** The cordless handset locator

has been activated (all cordless

handsets beep to help you locate

them).

XX MISSED CALLS There are missed and unreviewed

calls in your call history.

MIC ON

MEMORY FULL

MIC MUTED

RINGER OFF

The handset microphone is

temporarily muted.

The handset directory is full.

The handset microphone is no

longer muted.

The cordless handset ringer is

turned off.

CALL TRANSFERED

TRANSFERED CALL

You are transferring an external

call on your cordless handset

to another system (destination)

handset.

The destination system handset

is receiving a transferred call.

Or, when the transferred call is

not answered within 30 seconds

on the destination handset, the

originating handset displays this

message and starts ringing.

SYSTEM HS BUSY Another cordless handset is on

a call.

Appendix B

Handset display screen messages

REMOVE

MENU / SEL

TRANSFER

SYSTEM HS BUSY

Screen display messages

Another telephone on the same

line is in use.

PARALLEL SET ON

Cordless handsets cannot

communicate with the base.

Check base power, or move

closer.

POWER FAILURE

followed by

OR OUT OF RANGE

Appendix B

My telephone

does not work

at all.

• Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly

(page 9). For optimum daily performance, return the

cordless handset to the telephone base after use.

• Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an

outlet not connected to a wall switch.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into

the telephone base and the modular wall jack.

• Unplug the telephone’s electrical power. Wait for

approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow

up to one minute for the cordless handset and base to

synchronize.

• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least

16 hours.

• Remove and re-insert the battery. If that still does not

work, it may be necessary to purchase a new battery.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack

and plug in a working telephone. If this telephone does

not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or the

local service. Call the local telephone company.

LOW BATTERY

is displayed on

screen.

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.

• Place the handset in the telephone base for recharging.

The CHARGE light on the handset should be on as soon

as the handset is properly placed on the telephone

base. If the handset has not been used for a long

time or if the battery inside is completely depleted.

Depending on the strength of the battery in the handset,

it may take up to 10 minutes before the handset screen

shows NEEDS CHARGING.

• Remove and re-install the battery and use it normally

until fully discharged, then recharge the handset on the

telephone base for 16 hours.

• If the above measures do not correct the problem, the

battery may need to be replaced.

Appendix C

There is no dial

tone.

• First, try all the suggestions in My telephone does not

work at all, on the previous page.

• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base.

It might be out of range.

• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try

installing a new telephone line cord.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack

and connect a different telephone. If there is no dial

tone on that telephone either, the problem is in your

wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone

company.

Troubleshooting

The CHARGE

light is off.

• Clean the metallic charging contacts on the cordless

handset and telephone base each month using a pencil

eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.

• Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords

are plugged in correctly and securely.

• Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before

plugging it back in. Allow up to one minute for the

cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to

the Limited warranty section of this user’s manual for

further instruction.

The battery

does not

charge in the

handset or the

handset battery

does not

accept charge.

• Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base

correctly. The CHARGE light on the handset should

be on.

• If the cordless handset is in the telephone base, but the

CHARGE light is not on, refer to The CHARGE light is

off in this section.

• It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please

refer to the Batteries section of this user’s manual.

• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to

the Limited warranty section of this user’s manual for

further instruction.

Appendix C

• Make sure the ringer is on (page 12).

• Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter

are plugged in properly (page 6).

• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone

base. Move it closer to the telephone base.

• There may be too many extension telephones on

the telephone line to allow all of them to ring

simultaneously. Try unplugging some of them.

• If the other telephones in your home are having the

same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local

service. Contact the local telephone company (charges

may apply).

• Other electronic products can cause interference to your

cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far

away as possible from the following electronic devices:

wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers,

cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room

monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen

appliances, and other cordless telephones.

• Test a working telephone at the same telephone jack. If

another telephone has the same problem, the problem

is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone

company (charges may apply).

• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try

installing a new telephone line cord.

• Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in

the telephone base.

• Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the

telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take

place.

The telephone

does not ring

when there is

an incoming

call.

Troubleshooting

My phone rings

but when I try

to answer the

call the handset

screen shows

CONNECTING…

• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone

base. Move closer to the telephone base and try to

answer the call.

Appendix C

I cannot dial

out.

There is noise

or interference

during a

telephone

conversation.

• The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the

telephone base.

• First, try all the suggestions in The telephone does not

ring when there is an incoming call, on the previous

page.

• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is

normal if the cordless handset takes a second or two to

synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial

tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.

• Make sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode

(pulse dial or tone dial) for the service in your area.

Refer to the Dial mode section of this user’s manual

(page 11) to set the dial mode.

• If the other telephones in your home are having the same

problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service.

Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television,

radio, or other appliances may cause the telephone

to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the

background noise, first try muting the cordless handset

before dialing, or dialing from another room in your

home with less background noise.

Troubleshooting

My calls fade

out or cut in

and out when

I am using

the cordless

handset.

• Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into

the same circuit as the telephone base can cause

interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone

base to another outlet.

• Other electronic products can cause interference to your

cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far

away as possible from the following electronic devices:

wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers,

cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room

monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen

appliances, and other cordless telephones.

• Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as

your telephone. It is normal to experience static on your

telephone while the microwave oven is operating. Do

not install this telephone in the same outlet or near a

microwave oven.

Appendix C

The

announcement

message is not

clear.

• When recording the announcement, make sure you

speak in a normal tone of voice about nine inches

from the telephone base.

• Make sure there is no background noise (television,

music, traffic, etc.) when recording.

• If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or

a surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/

surge protector) into a different location. If this

doesn't solve the problem, re-locate your telephone

or modem farther apart from each other, or use a

different surge protector.

• The layout of your home or office might be limiting

the operating range. Try moving the telephone base

to another location, preferably a higher location for

better reception.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the modular

jack and plug in a corded telephone. If calls are still

not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or

local service. Contact your local service company

(charges may apply).

• Select channels four through 10 for your router

(refer to the user’s manual of your router for more

information).

• If the other telephones in your home are having

the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or

local service. Contact the local telephone company

(charges may apply).

• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service

(Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your

telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between

the telephone base and the telephone wall jack (see

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.

I hear other

calls when using

the telephone.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone

jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear

other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or

local service. Call your local telephone company.

Troubleshooting

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

The system

does not

receive caller ID

or the system

does not

display caller

ID during call

waiting.

• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting

features services provided by the local telephone

company.

• The caller may not be calling from an area that supports

caller ID.

• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use

equipment compatible with caller ID service.

• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital

Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone line, 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.

• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to

this service from your local telephone company for this

feature to work on your telephone.

• The caller may not be calling from an area that supports

caller ID.

• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use

equipment compatible with caller ID service.

• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital

Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone line, 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

My caller ID

features are

not working

properly.

“Time and day

not set” prompts.

• You need to set the answering system clock (page 34).

The answering

system does

not answer

after the

correct number

of rings.

• Make sure the answering system is on. When the

answering system is on, the red light on the ON/OFF

key should be lit.

• If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to

two when there are new messages waiting (page 36).

• If the memory is full or if the answering system is off,

the system will answer after 10 rings. If the memory is

full, you need to delete some old messages in order to

make room for new messages.

• In some cases, the answering system may be affected

by the ringing system used by the local telephone

company.

Appendix C

Troubleshooting

The answering

system does

not respond

to remote

commands.

• Make sure your remote access code is correct (page 41).

• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone.

When dialing a number, you should hear tones. If you

hear clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and

cannot activate the answering system.

• The answering system may not detect the remote access

code when your announcement is playing. Wait until the

announcement is over before entering the code.

• There may be interference on the telephone line you are

using. Press the dial pad keys firmly when dialing.

The answering

system does

not record

messages.

• Make sure the answering system is on.

• If the memory is full the system will answer after 10

rings and announce “Memory is full. Enter the remote

access code.” You need to delete some old messages in

order to make room for new messages.

The messages on

the answering

system are

incomplete.

• If a caller reaches the maximum recording time of four

minutes, for each message, the system will disconnect

and part of the message may be lost.

• If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds, the

system stops recording and disconnects the call.

• If the memory on the system becomes full during a

message, the system stops recording and disconnects

the call.

• If the caller’s voice is very soft, the system may stop

recording and disconnect the call.

The messages on

the system are

difficult to hear.

• Press VOL on the telephone base to increase the

speaker volume.

• If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting

the cordless handset in the telephone base. If it does

not seem to respond, try the following (in the order

listed):

1. Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

2. Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset.

3. Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the

telephone base.

4. Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset

into the telephone base.

5. Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize its

connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one

minute for this to take place.

Common cure

for electronic

equipment.

Appendix C

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

• Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all

markings on the product.

• Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight

chance of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas

leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area where

gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the base is

also away from the area.

• Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example,

do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool,

bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays

for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any

line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it

has dried thoroughly.

• Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over

any line or power cords. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.

• If this product does not operate normally, read Troubleshooting in

this user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product

is damaged, refer to the limited warranty. Do not open this product

except as may be directed in your user’s manual. Opening the product or

reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other

risks.

• If this product has user-replaceable batteries, replace batteries only

as described in your user’s manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries

— they contain caustic chemicals.

• If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polarized plug

with one wide prong, it may not fit in non-polarized outlets. Do not defeat

the purpose of these plugs. If they do not fit in your outlet, the outlet

should be replaced by an electrician.

CAUTION: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. ToTo

obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or

call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Appendix D

Important safety instructions

Especially about cordless telephones

• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient

create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the

telephone base and handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that

your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio

receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason,

you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as

private as those on corded telephones.

• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be

connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be

controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if the

telephone base is unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical power

is interrupted.

• Power adapter: This power adapter is intended to be plugged into a

vertical wall outlet or a floor outlet.

• Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at

frequencies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs. To minimize or

prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless

telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced,

moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often

reduce or eliminate the interference.

• Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either Nickel-Cadmium

or Nickel-Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling

batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting material such

as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and

cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery

charger.

• Nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries: Must be recycled or disposed of

properly. Do not dispose of in household garbage. 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 that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an

industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries when

taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a

participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may

call 1 (800) 8-BATTERY for locations accepting spent nickel-cadmium batteries.

Appendix D

Important safety instructions

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):

Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led

a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless

telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food

and Drug Administration, WTR had recommended to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients

• Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.

• Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such

as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.

• Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.

WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from

other persons using wireless telephones.

Especially about telephones answering systems

Two-way recording: This telephone does not sound warning beeps to let

the other party know that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are

in compliance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a

telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform the

other party that you are recording the call.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Appendix D

FCC part 68 & ACTA

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical

requirements 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 format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This

identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.

The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the

telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical

requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug

is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible

modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used

for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation

Instructions in the user’s manual.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices

you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you

are called. The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters

following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In

most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For

more information, please contact your local telephone company.

This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially

wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure

the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If

you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your

telephone company or a qualified installer.

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular

jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone

equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents.

For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited

Warranty.

If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone

company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone

company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance

notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be

given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is

required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your

telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation,

or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The

telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.

Appendix E

FCC part 68 & ACTA

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid

compatible.

If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store

emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If

you do store or test emergency numbers, please:

Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging

up.

Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late

evening.

Industry Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that

the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1.

The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be

connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may

consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that

the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

Appendix E

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 harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of

communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of

radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander

according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested

and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held

against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used

such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a

distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a

clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied AT&T belt clip.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Appendix F

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, visit our website atvisit our website at www.telephones.att.com

or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

1. What does this limited warranty cover?

The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product warrants to the holder

of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER” or “you”) that the product and

all accessories provided in the sales package (“PRODUCT”) are free from

defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and

conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the

PRODUCT operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to

the CONSUMER for products purchased and used in the United States of

America and Canada.

2. What will be done if the PRODUCT is not free from defects in materials

and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“materially defective

PRODUCT”)?

During the limited warranty period, the manufacturer’s authorized service

representative will repair or replace at the manufacturer’s option, without

charge, a materially defective PRODUCT. If the manufacturer repairs the

PRODUCT, they may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If the

manufacturer chooses to replace the PRODUCT, they may replace it

with a new or refurbished PRODUCT of the same or similar design. The

manufacturer will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair

or replacement of the PRODUCT, at the manufacturer’s option, is your

exclusive remedy. The manufacturer will return repaired or replacement

products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or

replacement to take approximately 30 days.

3. How long is the limited warranty period?

The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE (1) YEAR

from the date of purchase. If the manufacturer repairs or replaces a

materially defective PRODUCT under the terms of this limited warranty,

this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement PRODUCT for

a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement

PRODUCT is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-

year limited warranty; whichever is longer.

Appendix G

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 other liquid intrusion; or

• PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or

modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative

of the manufacturer; or

• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal

conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or

• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-

AT&T accessories; or

• PRODUCT whose warranty/quality stickers, PRODUCT serial number

plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or

rendered illegible; or

• PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside

the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or

institutional purposes (including but not limited to products used for

rental purposes); or

• PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below);

• Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and

installation or repair of systems outside the telephone.

5. How do you get warranty service?

To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call

1 (800) 222-3111; In Canada, please dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual - a check

of the PRODUCT controls and features may save you a service call.

Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or

damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery

or handling charges incurred in the transport of the PRODUCT(s) to

the service location. The manufacturer will return repaired or replaced

PRODUCT under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling

charges are prepaid. The manufacturer assumes no risk for damage or loss

of the PRODUCT in transit. If the PRODUCT failure is not covered by this

limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this

limited warranty, the manufacturer will notify you and will request that

you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You

must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of

products that are not covered by this limited warranty.

Appendix G

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

difficulty; and

b. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT

purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and

c. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone

number.

7. Other limitations

This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and

the manufacturer of this AT&T branded PRODUCT. It supersedes all other

written or oral communications related to this PRODUCT. The manufacturer

provides no other warranties for this PRODUCT. The warranty exclusively

describes all of the manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding the PRODUCT.

There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make

modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such

modification.

State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights,

and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or

province to province.

Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular

purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the PRODUCT is

fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some

states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall the

manufacturer be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential,

or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue,

inability to use the PRODUCT or other associated equipment, the cost of

substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use

of this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation

or exclusion may not apply to you.

Please retain your original sales receipt as

proof of purchase.

Appendix G

Technical specifications

RF frequency band

(handset to telephone base)

5857.2 MHz — 5865.9 MHz

RF frequency band

(telephone base to handset)

912.75 MHZ — 917.10 MHz

Channels 30

Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F

0°C — 50°C

Telephone base voltage

(AC voltage, 60Hz)

104 — 129Vrms

Telephone base voltage

(AC adapter output)

AC7.5V @350mA

Handset voltage DC3.1 — 4.3V 400mAh

Replacement battery 3.6V 400mAh Ni-Cd

Modulation FM

Telephone operating range

This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by

the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the handset and

telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can

vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, the

layout, and the construction of your home or office.

5.8 GHz analog technology

Dual band transmission combines the best of 5.8 GHz and 900MHz analog

technologies to provide quality performance and complete signal coverage for

a standard home, while not interfering with wireless routers.

Appendix H

Charger voltage

(AC adapter output)

AC7.5V @150mA

350m

Char

er volta

C7.5V @150mA

(

AC ada

ter out

)

Alert tones, 42

Answer a call, 14

Answering system, 33-41

Battery charging, 9

Battery installation, 9

Battery low, 10

Call waiting, 17

Caller ID, 27

add entries to the directory, 32

delete entries, 31

dial entries, 30

Channel, 17

Call screening, 40

Call intercept, 40

Call transfer, 18-20

Delete call history entries, 31

Delete redial entries, 15

Dialing,

directory dialing, 26

from a CID record, 30

mode, 11

Directory, 21

dial number, 26

edit entries, 26

search, 25

DSL filter, 6

Elapsed time, 14

Handset locator, 16

Home area code, 13

Incoming call history, 30

Incoming calls, answering, 14

Indicator lights, 42

Language, 11

Make a call, 14

Message playback, 37

Missed calls, 29

Mute, 17

New calls, 29

Power adapter, 6

Predialing, 14

Quick reference guide, 2-3

Recharging, 9

Redial, 15

Ring silencing, 15

Ringer, 12

Ringer volume, 12

Screen display messages, 43-44

Search for names, 25

Speed dial, 22

Technical specifications, 61

Temporary tone dialing, 17

Troubleshooting, 45-51

Volume control,

Ringer, 1212

Telephone, 17

Voice prompts, 33

Index

Appendix I

Remote access wallet card

Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your

answering system from any touch tone telephone.

Fold here.

Cut along dotted line.

Action Remote command

Play all messages ..................1

Play new messages ...............2

Delete the message ..............3

Delete all old messages .....33

Repeat or go back .................4

Stop ...............................................5

Help menu .................................*5

Skip the message ...................6

Record announcement ........*7

Turn system off or on ..........0

End remote access call ......8 (or hang up)

Call your phone number, then

enter your two-digit access code

(preset to 19).

EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL42258

5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system

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.

www.telephones.att.com

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.

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