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Telephone Operation

Options while on calls

Volume control

Press the 

VOLUME

buttons on the side of the handset

to adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or
lowers volume by one level.
When you change the volume level, the new setting
becomes the default. The new volume level will be
applied each time you use the handset, speakerphone
or headset.

Call waiting

If you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep if
someone calls while you are already on a call. Press

FLASH

to put your current call on hold and take the new

call. You can press 

FLASH

at any time to switch back

and forth between calls.

3-way conference calls

During an outside call, you can use two system handsets
for a three-way conversation.
While a call is in progress, others can press 

PHONE

or

SPEAKER

to join the conference call. Others can press

OFF

or place the handset in the base or charger to drop

out of the conference call, but the call will not be termi-
nated until all handsets hang up.

Mute

Press 

MUTE

to silence the microphone. You will be able

to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you
until you press 

MUTE

again and resume speaking.

Ring silencing

Press 

OFF

or 

MUTE

while the phone is ringing to silence

the ringer. 

Temporary tone dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switch to
touch tone dialing during a call by pressing 

*

. This

can be useful if you need to send tone signals for access
to answering systems or long-distance services.

Volume

Flash

MUTE

MICROPHONE MUTED

PHONE

00:00:12

Mute

Tone

Off

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Summary of Contents for E2725B

Page 1: ...User Manual Part 2 2 4 GHz Cordless Telephone Answering System E2725B with Caller ID CallWaiting 91 000153 031 000_E2725B_RO qxd 2 13 1950 7 21 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...ber 80 5542 00 00 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire it could explode 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 short the battery with con ducting materials such as rings bracelets and key...

Page 3: ...e or delete entries 19 Caller ID Logs How Caller ID works 20 To review your call log 21 Answering System Operation Answering system operation 22 Day and time announcements 23 Outgoing announcements 24 Announce Only mode 25 Changing feature options 26 Message playback 27 Recording and playing memos 28 Message window displays 29 Remote access 30 Appendix Screen icons indicator lights tones 31 In cas...

Page 4: ...ne Flash Press to begin a call then dial a number During a call press to receive an incoming call if Call Waiting is activated see page 11 Mute Delete Press to mute microphone see page 11 While reviewing call log press and hold to clear Caller ID log see page 21 Intercom Press to transfer a call or initiate an intercom conversation Handset Feature menu DIRECTORY CALL LOG Menu Feature Menu Director...

Page 5: ...g Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base In Use On when handset is in use Flashes when another phone is in use on the same line or answering system is answering an incoming call Charging On when handset battery is charging Volume Press to adjust message playback volume Handset Locator Press to locate handset if lost see page 10 Press to play or stop playing messages Press to repeat message H...

Page 6: ...ase you ever need to ship your telephone for warranty service Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following Telephone base Telephone handsets Charger Power adapters Belt clips Batteries telephone line cord Wall mount bracket 91 000153 031 000_E2725B_RO qxd 2 13 1950 7 21 PM Page 4 ...

Page 7: ...Caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment See Caller ID Operation beginning on page 20 for more details about how these features work Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Even so this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance which can vary with the...

Page 8: ...ted Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below Choose a base location away from electronic equipment such as personal computers television sets or microwave ovens Avoid excessive heat cold dust or moisture Plug power cord transformer into electrical outlet Plug telephone line cord into telephone jack 91 000153 031 000_E2725B_RO qxd 2 13 1950 7 21 PM Page 6 ...

Page 9: ...approximately four days Insert supplied battery Place handset in base or charger to charge for 12 hours before first use Plug charger power cord into jack on under side of charger then plug transformer into electrical outlet Low battery indicator Return handset to base or charger to recharge when this symbol flashes Handset will beep when battery is low Caution Use only supplied recharge able batt...

Page 10: ...oid excessive heat cold dust or moisture Plug power cord transformer into electrical outlet Connect cords as shown on page 6 then press and slide down firmly so base is held securely on outlet mounting pegs Plug telephone line cord into telephone jack Clip wall mount bracket securely into notches on underside of base Install the line cord as shown in the diagram 91 000153 031 000_E2725B_RO qxd 2 1...

Page 11: ...tions you can use any industry standard 2 5 mm headset purchased separately For best results use an AT T 2 5 mm headset Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset Rotate and pull to remove Plug 2 5 mm headset into jack on side of handset beneath small rubber cap 91 000153 031 000_E2725B_RO qxd 2 13 1950 7 21 PM Page 9 ...

Page 12: ...an press SPEAKER to toggle between hands free speaker phone and normal handset use Press OFF to hang up Last number redial Press REDIAL to display the most recent called number up to 32 digits Use the V buttons to view up to five other recently called numbers The handset will beep twice at the beginning or end of the list Press PHONE to redial any displayed number Press DELETE to delete the number...

Page 13: ...sets for a three way conversation While a call is in progress others can press PHONE or SPEAKER to join the conference call Others can press OFF or place the handset in the base or charger to drop out of the conference call but the call will not be termi nated until all handsets hang up Mute Press MUTE to silence the microphone You will be able to hear but your caller will not be able to hear you ...

Page 14: ...com call Press OFF or INTERCOM at the handset Place the handset in the charger or base NOTE The intercom feature cannot be utilized while either handset is in the phone book or call log Handling incoming calls The phone will beep if you receive an outside call during an intercom conversation You can either Press PHONE to end the intercom call and answer the incoming call OR Press INTERCOM or OFF t...

Page 15: ...call will be returned to HS1 and its display will show CALL BACK If the returned call is not answered within 30 seconds the external call will end automatically Call Transfer HS1 can transfer an external call to HS2 by pressing the INTERCOM key NOTE The external call is put on hold automatically HS2 will ring showing an intercom call Press PHONE INTERCOM SPEAKER or any dial pad key on HS2 to answe...

Page 16: ...f Use the V buttons to hear an example of each volume level then press SELECT to select the one you prefer Ringer volume can also be adjusted by pressing VOL UME on the side of the handset during incoming ringing Ringer tone This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringing tones Use the V buttons to hear an example of each ringer tone then press SELECT to select the one you prefer Key tone The ...

Page 17: ...you do not have touch tone dialing service Use the V buttons to select TONE or PULSE then press SELECT to save your preference CLR Voice Mail If you subscribe to voice mail services provided by your local telephone company you will receive a text mes sage on the handset when you have new voice mail To manually remove the voice mail message on the display Press MENU Press the or V button to highlig...

Page 18: ...ctory can store up to 50 entries Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits and a name up to 16 letters long A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly see page 18 Timeouts and error messages If you pause for too long while making an entry the procedure will time out and you will have to begin again If all memory locations are in use the screen will display DIRECTO...

Page 19: ...tinue for lower case letters or numerals The cursor moves to the right when you press another dial pad button or the button Press V to move the cursor to the left Press 1 to enter a space or press twice to enter 1 Press DELETE to erase letters if you make a mistake Press repeatedly to enter an asterisk question mark exclamation point slash or parentheses Press repeatedly to enter a pound sign apos...

Page 20: ...st name beginning with a letter associated with that key Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter twice for the second three times for the third as shown on the previous page For example press 5 JKL once to find Jennifer twice to find Kevin or three times to find Linda To call a displayed number When you find the entry you want press PHONE or SPEAKER to dial Or press SELECT to modify the e...

Page 21: ...y from the phone book Once deleted an entry cannot be recovered To change a listing When any phone book entry is displayed press SELECT to modify the entry See page 17 for help in modifying the name or number Change the number as needed then press SELECT Change the name as needed then press SELECT to save the modified entry AT T Andrew 555 6789 EDIT NUMBER 555 6789_ EDIT NAME Andy_ Andy 555 6789 9...

Page 22: ... call log NOTE Only one handset can review the call log at a time If the other handset attempts to enter the call log will display NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME About names Names of callers will be displayed only if this information is provided by your local telephone company If the telephone number of the person calling matches a number in your phone book the name that appears on screen will match t...

Page 23: ...layed as 908 555 0100 twice Number changes to 555 0100 drops 1 area code PHONE SPEAKER Dials 555 0100 Other options Press DELETE to delete this entry from your call log Press and hold DELETE to delete all entries from your call log When asked to confirm press SELECT to clear your call log of all entries or OFF to exit and leave all call log entries intact Press SELECT to copy this entry into your ...

Page 24: ...currently playing Press repeatedly to hear menu options see page 26 Press to select or change a menu option see page 26 Press to set clock see page 23 Press to record memo see page 28 or outgoing announcement page 24 Press to delete message cur rently playing hold to delete all old messages see page 27 Press to repeat message hold to slow playback see page 27 Press to skip message hold to speed up...

Page 25: ...ng then announce is To change clock Press TIME SET 3 Press TIME SET 4 Press CHANGE 5 Press CHANGE Press CHANGE until the system announces the cor rect hour then press TIME SET until the system announces the cor rect minutes then press TIME SET NOTE You can press and hold CHANGE to advance the minutes in increments of ten until the system announces the cor rect day then press TIME SET 6 7 Press CHA...

Page 26: ... are done Elapsed time in seconds will be shown in the message window as you record You can record an announce ment up to 90 seconds long Announcements less than three seconds long will not be recorded To delete your outgoing announcement Press MENU until you hear Change announcement then press PLAY STOP to begin playback Press DELETE during playback to delete your announcement When your announcem...

Page 27: ...age 26 To record your outgoing announcement When announce only is turned on calls are answered with a pre recorded announcement that says We re sorry messages to this number cannot be accepted You can use this announcement or replace it with a recording of your own voice After turning on the announce only feature follow the steps on page 24 to record your announcement Callers will hear this announ...

Page 28: ...ange message alert Options On Off Change announce only Options On Off Change base ringer Options On Off Change number of rings Options 2 4 6 Toll Saver Record your outgoing announcement see page 24 Enter a two digit number 10 99 for remote access from another phone see page 30 When on the telephone beeps every 10 seconds when you have new messages When on callers hear an announcement but cannot le...

Page 29: ...ext message or hold down to speed up message playback Press REPEAT to repeat message currently playing Press twice to hear previous message Hold down to slow message playback Press DELETE to delete message being played back Press PLAY STOP to stop playback To delete all messages To delete all messages press and hold DELETE while the phone is idle not during a call or during message playback 1 You ...

Page 30: ...memo Follow the steps at left to record a memo Elapsed time in seconds are shown in the message window as you record You can record a memo up to 4 minutes long Memos less than 1 second long will not be recorded To play back a memo Press PLAY STOP to hear messages and memos see page 27 for other options 1 RECORD Now recording 3 Beep Memo has been recorded 14 Elapsed recording time seconds Press to ...

Page 31: ...vel while adjusting 1 99 counting Elapsed time while recording a memo see page 28 or announcement up to 90 seconds page 24 99 flashing Memo recording exceeded maximum time of 99 seconds F flashing Memory is full Messages must be deleted before new messages can be received CL flashing Clock needs to be set see page 23 A Announce only mode is on see page 25 System is answering a call or being access...

Page 32: ...ck Press to repeat current message Press twice 4 4 to hear previous message Press to skip current message and advance to next message Press to stop any operation stop playback stop recording Press during playback to delete current message Press to review current outgoing announcement Press 7 wait for beep then begin speaking Press 5 to stop recording and hear playback of new announcement Press 8 w...

Page 33: ...two beeps Programming error or last record in list displayed Indicator lights In Use On when handset is in use Flashes when another phone is in use on the same line or answering system is answering an incoming call Charging On when handset battery is charging Answer On Off On when answering system is activated and ready to receive calls New Voice Mail On when you have new voice mail Speaker On whe...

Page 34: ...4 Make sure the telephone line cord and AC adapter are plugged in properly see page 6 Move the handset closer to the base You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of them If you hear noise or interference during a call You may be out of range Move closer to the base Appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can caus...

Page 35: ...m will answer after 10 rings CL flashes in message window You need to reset the answering system clock see page 23 Announcement message is not clear When you record your announcement make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice about nine inches from the base Make sure there is no background noise TV music etc while you are recording System does not respond to remote commands Make sure to enter y...

Page 36: ...SK RF Frequency Band Base to handset 2400 MHz 2485 MHz Channels 95 Channel Spacing 864 KHz Operating Temperature 32 F 122 F 0 C 50 C Base Unit Voltage AC Voltage 60Hz 96 130 Vrms Base Unit Voltage AC Adapter Output 9VDC 600mA Handset Voltage 3 2 4 7 VDC 600mAH 34 Appendix 91 000153 031 000_E2725B_RO qxd 2 13 1950 7 21 PM Page 34 ...

Page 37: ... 10 Handset locator 10 Headset 9 I Incoming call log 20 Incoming calls answering 10 Indicator lights 31 L Last number redial 10 Low battery 7 M Making calls 10 Menus 2 Messages 22 30 Mute 11 N Names enter into phone book 17 search for 18 O Operating range 5 P Phone book 16 dial number 19 edit entries 19 name search 18 new entries 17 Problems 32 Q Quick reference guide 2 3 R Receiving calls 10 Rech...

Page 38: ...beep 5 to stop Record memo 8 speak after prompt 5 to stop End remote access call 0 or hang up Turn system off 0 enter again to turn on Turn system on If off system answers after 10 rings Enter your access code then press 0 to turn system on Call your phone number then enter your 2 digit access code preset to 19 2 4 GHz Cordless Telephone Answering System E2725B Copyright 2004 Advanced American Tel...

Page 39: ...l Rights Reserved AT T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephones Printed in China Issue 3 AT T 02 05 91 000153 031 000 www telephones att com 91 000153 031 000_E2725B_RO qxd 2 13 1950 7 21 PM Page 37 ...

Page 40: ...FOUND BASE Your Handset will then be ready to use The Handset provided with your telephone is automatically registered as Handset 1 Additional Handsets will be assigned numbers in the order the are registered 2 3 4 etc up to a maximum of eight De register 250 from the E2520 Base Take the Handset out of the Base press 3 3 5 7 8 2 on the Base This will de register all of the Handsets at one time See...

Page 41: ...Tone Feature is OFF and the handset is OFF i e in standby You will not hear any key tones from any handset buttons When the Keypad Tone Feature is OFF and the handset is ON i e you have pressed the PHONE button to make a call you have dial tone and you are NOT on the Speakerphone 1 You WILL hear the tones from the number buttons 0 9 the asterisk the pound and the SOUND SELECT button through the ea...

Page 42: ...e external speaker located on the back of the handset When the Keypad Tone Feature is OFF and the handset is OFF i e in standby You will not hear any key tones from any handset buttons When the Keypad Tone Feature is OFF and the handset is ON i e you have pressed the PHONE button to make a call you have dial tone and you are NOT on the Speakerphone 1 You WILL hear the tones from the number buttons...

Page 43: ...n to highlight Sounds and Alerts handset with musical note icon then press the center NavKey button to select 3 Press the left right up or down NavKey to highlight Ringers the musical note icon then press the center NavKey button to select 4 Press the up or down NavKey button to highlight the different melodies You will hear a sample of the melody you have highlighted 5 Press the SOFT Key under SA...

Page 44: ... coils form a transformer when they are in close proximity Transformers transmit the signal magnetically rather than acoustically The T Coil in the hearing aid picks up any magnetic energy in close proximity Spread spectrum phones produce a magnetic field when the RF transmitter turns on and off repeatedly This magnetic energy can be picked up as static or hum in a hearing aid but is usually a muc...

Page 45: ...o send an internal referral commitment to the VTECH ARS LABEL team requesting an ARS label be sent to the customer If the customer is not satisfied with the express shipped replacement offer to extend their manufacture s warranty for 6 months this is different than a Protection Plan Protection Plans should never be given out as a negotiation method Turning Message Light Off If the Message Light on...

Page 46: ... of the message and since no extension has actually been picked up the call will be disconnected Twisted Pair Cords Twisted pair cords are a type of phone cord wires used to reduce interference crosstalk between lines Twisted pair cords consist of two insulated copper wires which are twisted around each other to reduce interference from one wire to the other The twisting of the wire pairs is what ...

Page 47: ...PORTEE KEYPAD TONE TONO DE DECLADO SON DU CLAVIER CONTRAST CONTRASTE CONTRASTE LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE TO CHANGE HANDSET MENU FROM SPANISH Press MENU Scroll down to CONFIG AURICULAR Press OK Scroll down to IDIOMA Press OK Scroll up to INGLES English or scroll down to FRANCES French Press OK TO CHANGE HANDSET MENU FROM FRENCH Press MENU Scroll down to REGLAGES COMBINE Press OK Scroll down to LANGUE ...

Page 48: ...to INGLES English or scroll down to FRANCES French Press OK TO CHANGE BASE MENU FROM FRENCH Press MENU Scroll down to REGLAGES BASE Press OK Scroll down to LANGUE Press OK Scroll up to ANGLAIS English or ESPAGNOL Spanish Press OK 2461 De register There are 2 different versions of this unit If the customer has a tone pulse switch on the bottom of the Base please use on of the procedures for Mk1 If ...

Page 49: ...S 1 Unplug power from the Base Remove spare battery pack 2 Hold down PAGE while reconnecting power When the POWER light begins to blink release the PAGE key 3 Hold down PAGE for 5 seconds When the LINE IN USE light begins to flash release the PAGE key 4 The HANDSET CHARGING light will blink 5 times Within 5 seconds from when it stops blinking press PAGE once DEREGISTER A SINGLE HANDSET 1 Unplug po...

Page 50: ...n while reconnecting the DC cord to the base Continue to hold down the PAGE button for 5 seconds after reconnecting power 3 Release the PAGE button 4 Press the PAGE button from 1 to 5 times depending on the handsets you wish to deregister 1 press deletes HS1 2 presses deletes HS2 etc 5 presses deletes all The Base LED will flash with each key press 5 After entering the handset s to delete the base...

Page 51: ...ange the handset might not ring or if it does ring the call might not connect when you press PHONE Move closer to the base then press PHONE to answer the call If you move out of range during a phone conversation you might hear noise or interference To improve reception move closer to the base If you move out range without pressing OFF your phone will be left off the hook To hang up properly walk b...

Page 52: ...ly over a certain distance which can vary with the locations of the base and handset the weather and the construction of your home or office Spread Spectrum Echo This unit employs state of the art frequency hopping spread spectrum FHSS technology to achieve one of the longest ranges in the consumer cordless telephone industry FHSS is a digital technology that is also found in much more expensive c...

Page 53: ...ded that digital wireless telephones do not seem to pose a significant problem for pacemaker wearers Until more is known the FDA suggests that people with pacemakers may want to take some simple precautions when using or carrying digital wireless telephones to ensure that there is ample distance between the digital cellular telephone and the pacemaker by not placing the phone next to the pacemaker...

Page 54: ...ecting other types of equipment in close proximity Filters cannot help in this situation Separating the objects may be the only solution CROSSTALK Split Line w Triplex Verify 2 cond cord on line 1 If single line telephone equipment is also experiencing crosstalk the customer may try the following remedies 1 Use shortest line cords possible 2 Use 2 conductor line cords to connect all single line eq...

Page 55: ...e cordless product may produce squealing whistling or feedback If you use a hearing aid in only one ear cradle the handset to the other ear to try to avoid microphone feedback Remove or turn off the hearing aid when using the handset Use a different extension telephone if you are unable to use the product without assistance of a hearing aid Information regarding inductively coupled hearing aids Th...

Page 56: ...ase replug AC adapter and wait 15 seconds 7 Pick up handset and press phone NOTE Be sure batteries have been charged recently Recradle unplug AC 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet 2 Remove battery cover on handset 3 Unplug batteries from back of handset 4 Wait 15 seconds and reinstall batteries securely 5 Replace battery cover 6 Recradle handset in base replug AC adapter and wait 15 seco...

Page 57: ... PHONE button Single Audio Path Mutes Ringing from another line may briefly mute a conversation since this product is designed with a single audio path This is a normal occurence Chirping Sounds If chirping sounds are detected from the handset or base check the following possible causes Smoke detectors Other cordless telephones Alarm clocks To enable the unit to work with business systems Install ...

Page 58: ... Battery indicator The Low Battery indicator does not appear if The unit is completely charged The handset has completely discharged If the handset is normally kept in the base the light should not appear Unplug excessive telephones or adjuncts or disconnect the telephones needed to bring ringer equivalence below total ringer equivalence Check with the local telephone company to inquire as to poss...

Page 59: ...rs XX XXX X represent the year 00 99 of manufacture The next three numbers XX XXX X represent the day of the year 1 365 of manufacture The last letter XX XXX X represent the place M H G L of manufacture So for example 92291G was built in 1992 on the 291st day in China When asked if a Julian date is after 92291G 922209H or 92168M compare the Julian date the customer gives you with the Julian date a...

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