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Telephone settings

Use 

Menu structure

 on page 8 to find and set features. Many are simple yes/no 

questions. The following are a few examples of common features to set. Refer to 

Handset settings

 in the online user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all 

telephone features.

Ringer volume

You can set the handset ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is 
off, 

 appears on the handset screen.

On a handset, use 

MENU/

SELECT

 in idle mode. Select 

>RINGERS

 

and then select 

>RINGER VOLUME

.

Press 

DIR

 or 

CID

 to sample each volume level.

Press 

MENU

/SELECT

 to save your preference.

NOTE: 

If the handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset ringer is silenced for all 

incoming calls; however, that handset still plays the paging tone when you use the handset 
locator feature.

Date and time

If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically 
with each incoming call. To set the date and time manually:

On a handset, use 

MENU/

SELECT

 in idle mode. Select 

>SETTINGS

 and then select 

>SET DATE/TIME

.

Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to enter two-digit numbers for the month, day and year. 
Press 

MENU

/SELECT

.

Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to enter two-digit numbers for the hour and minute.
Press 

DIR

 or 

CID

 to choose 

AM

 or 

PM

. Press 

MENU

/SELECT

 to confirm.

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RINGER VOLUME

           

Summary of Contents for EL51100

Page 1: ...Quick start guide EL51100 EL51110 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone with caller ID call waiting...

Page 2: ...information on pages 20 21 of this quick start guide Table of contents Parts checklist 2 Installation 3 Battery installation 4 Battery charging 5 Handset overview 6 Telephone base overview 7 Menu over...

Page 3: ...ng in the event warranty service is necessary Battery for cordless handset Battery compartment cover Telephone line cord Telephone base Power adapter for telephone base Cordless handset Wall mount bra...

Page 4: ...ur website at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 Plug the small end of the base power adapter into the power jack on the bottom of the telephone base Telephone...

Page 5: ...s Lift out the old battery and disconnect it from the handset Follow the instructions above to install and charge the new battery Charge the handset by placing it face up in the telephone base The CHA...

Page 6: ...rs Battery status Action The screen is blank or shows PLACE IN CHARGER The battery has no or very little charge The handset cannot be used Charge without interruption until the screen shows LOW BATTER...

Page 7: ...tory speed dial list or caller ID history press to delete an individual entry DIR VOLUME Press to scroll up while in menus Press to increase the listening volume Press to show directory entries when t...

Page 8: ...Telephone base overview HANDSET LOCATOR Press to make the handset beep so you can locate it...

Page 9: ...indicated item Press OFF CLEAR to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display Press and hold OFF CLEAR to cancel an operation and return to idle mode Menu structure 2 3 T...

Page 10: ...l Press MENU SELECT to save your preference NOTE If the handset ringer volume is set to off that handset ringer is silenced for all incoming calls however that handset still plays the paging tone when...

Page 11: ...een shows the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds Answering a call Press PHONE FLASH SPEAKER or any dial pad key known as Any Key Answer Ending a call Press OFF CLEAR or put the hand...

Page 12: ...e number through the menu system While on a call to show the directory or caller ID history press MENU SELECT scroll to DIRECTORY or CALL LOG Press MENU SELECT OR While on a call press REDIAL PAUSE to...

Page 13: ...n the telephone base Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicator If and NEW VOICEMAIL display on the handset your telephone service provider is indicating that it has new voicemail for you To l...

Page 14: ...chart in Create directory storage of the online user s manual for information on entering special characters Press MENU SELECT to store your new directory entry The screen shows SAVED While entering...

Page 15: ...the directory see Speed dial locations in the online user s manual for details To enter a speed dial number On a handset use MENU SELECT in idle mode Select DIRECTORY and then select SPEED DIAL Press...

Page 16: ...o show different dialing options If you need to add or remove a 1 at the beginning of the number press 1 repeatedly to show the number options Press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the displayed teleph...

Page 17: ...ils Reset the telephone base Unplug the electrical power Wait for approximately 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset You may need...

Page 18: ...s far away from these types of electronic devices as possible television sets VCRs or other cordless telephones OUT OF RANGE OR NO PWR AT BASE appears on my cordless handset Ensure that the telephone...

Page 19: ...be able to improve the performance of your telephone by installing the telephone base as far away as possible from other electronic devices Do not install this telephone near a microwave oven or on th...

Page 20: ...l your telephone service provider charges may apply I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections and my telephone doesn t work Make sure your comput...

Page 21: ...t 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 l...

Page 22: ...in an industry program to collect and recycle nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States These batteries may be taken to a participating local retai...

Page 23: ...ider 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 b...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...remedy The manufacturer returns the repaired or replacement products to you in working condition You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How long is the limited warra...

Page 26: ...oof of purchase sales receipt identifying the PRODUCT purchased PRODUCT model and the date of purchase or receipt and Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other...

Page 27: ...Telephone base voltage AC voltage 60Hz 96 130Vrms Telephone base voltage DC adapter output AC6V 300mA Handset voltage DC2 4 3 2V Operating times Talk time handset up to seven hours Talk time speakerph...

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