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Getting started

Press to scroll down while in menus.
Press to show the caller ID log when the handset is 
not in use (page 42). 
While entering names or numbers in the directory, 
press to move the cursor to the left (page 33).
Press to decrease the listening volume when on a 
call (page 25), or to decrease the message playback 
volume (page 65).


During a call, press to hang up (page 22).
While using menus, press to cancel an operation, 
back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu 
display (page 13); or press and hold to exit to  
idle mode.
Press and hold while the handset is not in use to 
erase the missed call indicator (page 42).


Press and hold to set and turn on the 

QUIET

 mode, 

or turn it off.
When reviewing a caller ID log entry, press 
repeatedly to view other dialing options.

During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 25).
While predialing, press to erase digits (page 21).
While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID 
log, press to delete an individual entry (pages 24, 38 
and 44).



Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer 

a call.

Quick reference guide - handset

Press to display the menu (page 13).
Once in the menu, press to select an item or save 
an entry or setting (page 13).


Summary of Contents for EL52315

Page 1: ...User s manual EL52315 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with caller ID call waiting ...

Page 2: ...n regulations for energy consumption Your telephone is set up to comply with the energy conserving standards right out of the box No further action is necessary This telephone system is compatible with certain AT T DECT 6 0 cordless headsets and speakerphones Visit www telephones att com accessories for a list of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones Model number EL52315 three handset sys...

Page 3: ...ry compartment covers Telephone line cord 3 Batteries for cordless handsets Power adapter for telephone base Telephone base Quick start guide Quick start guide EL52315 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with caller ID call waiting THIS SIDE UP CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT Battery Pack Bloc piles BT162342 BT262342 2 4V 3 00mAh Ni MH WARNING AVERTISSEMENT DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES NE PAS I...

Page 4: ...r 15 Clear voicemail indication 16 Key tone 16 Set date time 17 Home area code 18 Dial mode 18 QUIET mode 19 Telephone base ringer volume 20 Telephone operation Making answering and ending calls 21 Making a call 21 Temporary ringer silencing 21 Answering a call 22 Handset speakerphone 22 Ending a call 22 Redial 23 View numbers in the redial list 23 Call a number from the redial list 23 Copy a numb...

Page 5: ... caller ID log entry to the directory 45 Reasons for missing caller ID information 46 Call block About call block 47 Add a call block entry 48 Review call block list 49 Save a caller ID log entry to call block list 49 Edit a call block entry 50 Delete a call block entry 51 Block calls without number 51 Mute rings of blocked calls 51 Answering system Answering system settings 52 Announcement 52 Ans...

Page 6: ...es 75 Troubleshooting 77 Maintenance 87 Important safety information 88 Safety information 88 Especially about cordless telephones 89 Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers 90 Pacemaker patients 90 ECO mode 90 Especially about telephone answering systems 90 FCC Part 68 and ACTA 91 FCC Part 15 92 California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions 93 Limited warranty 9...

Page 7: ...problems caused by DSL interference Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset or telephone base display remove it before use For customer service or product information visit our website at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 Avoid placing the tel...

Page 8: ...ll page 25 or increase the message playback volume page 65 Press repeatedly to review the last 10 numbers dialed page 23 While entering numbers press and hold to insert a dialing pause pages 21 and 33 Press to make or answer a call page 21 or 22 During a call press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert page 25 While reviewing a caller ID log entry press repeatedly to add...

Page 9: ...ess and hold to exit to idle mode Press and hold while the handset is not in use to erase the missed call indicator page 42 Press and hold to set and turn on the QUIET mode or turn it off When reviewing a caller ID log entry press repeatedly to view other dialing options During a call press to mute the microphone page 25 While predialing press to erase digits page 21 While reviewing the redial lis...

Page 10: ...h menu items Press to select or save an item Press to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display Play messages page 64 Answering sys page 52 Directory page 32 Caller ID log page 40 Call block page 47 Ringers page 14 Set date time page 17 Settings page 13 Main menu Play messages ECO ...

Page 11: ...e telephone base ringer volume page 20 During call screening or message playback press to adjust the listening volume pages 62 and 65 Press to turn the built in answering system on or off Press to page all handsets page 28 Quick reference guide telephone base Press to start or stop message playback page 64 During call screening press to temporarily turn the call screening on or off page 62 On when...

Page 12: ...into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Ensure the small end of the charger s power adapter is plugged into the power jack on the bottom of the charger important information Use only the power adapter s provided with this product To obtain a replacement visit our website at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 Plug the large end of the base ...

Page 13: ...lacing it face up in the telephone base or charger The light is on when charging 4 light CR 14 23 TH IS SI DE UP CE CÔ TÉ VE RS LE HA UT Ba tte ry Pa ck Bl oc pi les BT 16 23 42 B T2 62 34 2 2 4V 30 0m Ah Ni M H WA RN IN G AV ER TIS SE ME NT DO NO T BU RN OR PU NC TU RE BA TT ER IES NE PA S IN CI NÉ RE R OU PE RC ER LE S PIL ES Ma de in Ch ina Fa br iqu é en ch ine CR 14 23 TH IS SI D E U P B at t...

Page 14: ... com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage the handset will prompt you to set the date and time see page 17 To skip setting the date and time press Date MM DD YY ECO Voice guide to ECO set up Ans sys ECO Battery installation and charging After the date and time setting is done or skipped the handset will prom...

Page 15: ...thout interruption for at least 30 minutes The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take notes If you are on a call in low battery mode you hear 4 short beeps every 50 seconds If no battery is installed in the handset when you place it in the telephone base or charger the screen shows No battery Follow the instructions in Battery installation on pages 7 8 to inst...

Page 16: ...all mount installation make sure you first unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet and the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack Plug the power cord and telephone line into the telephone base If you are using a DSL filter plug the other end of the telephone line into the filter Route the telephone line cord or DSL filter through the wall mount bracket hole Position the telep...

Page 17: ... telephone line cord or DSL filter into the wall jack Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch Align the holes on the wall mount bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the wall mount bracket down until it locks securely Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties 3 4 4 3 ...

Page 18: ...he telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled untie them first Push the telephone base up to detach it from the wall mount bracket Unplug the telephone line cord or DSL filter from the wall Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet Push the wall mount bracket up to remove it from the wall Refer to Telephone base and charger installation on page 6 to install the telephone base 1 2 ...

Page 19: ...et is not in use to enter the main menu Press or to scroll through menu items Press to select or save the indicated item or Press to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display Press and hold to cancel an operation and return to idle mode 1 2 3 Telephone settings ...

Page 20: ...rcom calls and paging tones If the handset ringer volume is off that handset ringer is silenced for all incoming calls However that handset still plays the paging tone when responding to the handset locator feature see Handset locator on page 28 While the telephone is ringing press or to silence the ringer temporarily on that handset only see Temporary ringer silencing on page 21 Ringer tone You c...

Page 21: ...ur telephone service provider you can save the voicemail number to 1 on each handset for easy access When you want to retrieve voicemail messages press and hold 1 Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about your voicemail service To set your voicemail number Press in idle mode to enter the main menu Press or to scroll to Settings then press Press or to scroll ...

Page 22: ...ally turn off the new voicemail indicators Press when in idle mode to enter the main menu Press or to scroll to Settings then press Press or to scroll to Clr voicemail Press to turn the voicemail indication off note For more information about using your voicemail service contact your telephone service provider for assistance Key tone The handset is programmed to beep with each key press You can tu...

Page 23: ...then press Press or to select the month then press or enter the 2 digit number 01 12 using the dialing keys 0 9 Press or to select the day then press or enter the 2 digit number 01 31 using the dialing keys 0 9 Press or to select the year or enter the 2 digit number 00 99 using the dialing keys 0 9 then press Press or to select the hour then press or enter the 2 digit number 00 23 using the dialin...

Page 24: ... while editing Press to save the setting note If in the future your telephone service provider requires you to dial 10 digits to make a local call area code telephone number you need to delete your home area code While the home area code is displaying in Step 4 press and hold The home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _ empty Dial mode The dial mode is preset to tone dialing ...

Page 25: ...nter the QUIET mode setting screen The screen shows Quiet _ _ hours 1 12 2 Use the dialing keys to enter the desired number of hours 1 12 you would like to turn on QUIET mode then press Your screen briefly shows Quiet mode on To turn QUIET mode off While QUIET mode is on press and hold The screen shows Quiet mode off briefly and then returns to idle NOTES If you change the base ringer handset ring...

Page 26: ... on the telephone base to set the ringer volume level 1 6 or turn the ringer off A sample of the ringer sounds as you adjust the volume The telephone base announces Base ringer is off when you set the volume to 0 note If a handset is on an outside call the telephone base volume cannot be changed ...

Page 27: ...log the screen of the other handset shows not available Temporary ringer silencing To silence the ringer temporarily on that handset only While the telephone is ringing press or To silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone base While the telephone is ringing press on the telephone base This turns off the ringer without disconnecting the call The next incoming call rings normally at the prese...

Page 28: ...nd normal handset use Press or return the handset to the telephone base or charger to hang up note After installing the battery in the handset the screen may show Low battery If you use the speakerphone at this time the battery may become depleted Follow the instructions in Battery charging on page 9 Ending a call Press or Put the handset in the telephone base or charger to end the call 10 30PM 11...

Page 29: ...end of the list Press to exit the redial list Call a number from the redial list Press in idle mode Press or repeatedly to scroll through the 10 most recently called numbers up to 30 digits each The handset beeps twice at the beginning or end of the list When the number you want to call is displayed press or to dial or Press or Press then press or repeatedly until the number you want to call is di...

Page 30: ...se a digit Press and hold to erase all digits Press again to save the number and edit the name The screen shows enter name Use the dialing keys 0 9 to edit the name Press 0 to add a space Press to erase a character Press and hold to erase all characters Press to store your new directory entry The handset sounds a confirmation tone Delete a number in the redial list While reviewing a number in the ...

Page 31: ...dset screen shows Muted until the mute function is turned off To turn mute off Press and then resume speaking When mute is off Microphone on appears temporarily on the handset screen OR Mute is automatically turned off when you end the call Flash call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service provided by your telephone service provider and someone calls while you are already on a call you h...

Page 32: ...bers other than telephone numbers such as account numbers or access codes To access the directory while on a call Press Press to choose Directory Press or to scroll or use the dialing keys 0 9 to find the desired entry see Search by name on page 37 Press The telephone automatically dials the displayed number To access the caller ID log while on a call Press Press or to scroll to Caller ID log then...

Page 33: ... and return to the call without dialing the displayed number Join a call in progress If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call Press or on another system handset To end the call Press or place the handset in the telephone base or charger The call does not end until all handsets hang up noteS If you have registered a cordless headset or cordless speakerphone to the telep...

Page 34: ... OR Press on the telephone base OR Place the handset in the telephone base or charger notes If you press on a handset the ringer of that handset is silenced but the paging tone continues on the other handsets If a handset is accessing the answering system on a call intercom call or outside call or out of range that handset does not beep when paged You cannot use the handset locator feature while t...

Page 35: ...screen shows Calling HS X X represents the handset number The destination handset rings and its screen shows HS X is calling To answer the intercom call press any dialing key 0 9 or or on the other handset Both handset screens now show Intercom To end an intercom call press or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger notes Before the intercom call is answered you can cancel it by pr...

Page 36: ...ide call Press The intercom call ends automatically To end the intercom call without answering the incoming outside call Press The intercom call ends and the handsets ring for the incoming call To let the answering system answer the incoming outside call Do nothing Continue with the intercom call If the answering system is on it answers the incoming call after the number of rings you have set ...

Page 37: ...To cancel the intercom call and return to the external call before the intercom call is answered press or on your originating handset If the called party does not answer within 100 seconds or if the device is in use on a call or out of range the calling handset shows Unable to call on its screen and automatically returns to the outside call From the intercom call you have the following options You...

Page 38: ...rectory memory capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries with a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters including spaces for the names and 30 digits for the telephone numbers If there are already 50 entries you cannot store a new number until you delete one If the directory is empty when you access it the screen shows List empty Exiting the directory Press to cancel an operation back up to t...

Page 39: ...py a number from the redial list by pressing and then or or pressing repeatedly to locate the desired number Press to copy the number Press to save the number in the display Enter the name when prompted Use the dialing keys and refer to Character chart on page 34 to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other cha...

Page 40: ... A B C 2 3 d e f D E F 3 4 g h i G H I 4 5 j k l J K L 5 6 m n o M N O 6 7 p q r s P Q R S 7 8 t u v T U V 8 9 w x y z W X Y Z 9 0 space 0 Press to store your new directory entry You hear a confirmation tone note The screen shows Number repeated if the number is already in the directory You cannot save the same number more than once 7 ...

Page 41: ...Press and hold to insert a 3 second dialing pause a p appears Press to erase a digit Press and hold to erase all digits Press twice to move on to edit the name Refer to Step 6 in Create a new directory entry on page 33 Press to store your new directory entry You hear a confirmation tone 1 2 3 888 722 7702 ECO 10 30PM 11 20 Enter number 888 883 2445_ ECO ECO Enter name ECO Charlie Johnson_ ...

Page 42: ...dle mode Press or to scroll to Directory then press Press or to scroll to Review then press The screen shows the first entry in the directory Press or to browse through the directory Entries appear alphabetically by the first letter in the name note If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits a dash appears after the 14th digit and the remaining digits are displayed after two second...

Page 43: ... the key until the desired letter is shown The names appear in alphabetical order For example if you have the names Jennifer Jessie Kevin and Linda in your directory If you press 5 jkl once j and then Jennifer displays If you press 5 jkl once j displays Press Jessie displays If you press 5 jkl twice k and then Kevin displays If you press 5 jkl three times l and then Linda displays If you press 5 j...

Page 44: ...ctory entry press The screen shows Delete entry Press to delete the displayed entry from the directory The handset shows Deleting and then you hear a confirmation tone Once deleted you cannot retrieve that entry Delete all directory entries Press when in idle mode Press or to scroll to Directory then press Press or to scroll to Delete all then press The handset shows Delete all Press to confirm Th...

Page 45: ... pause a p appears Press to erase a digit Press and hold to erase all digits or Copy a number from the redial list by pressing and then or or pressing repeatedly to locate the number Press to copy the number 3 Press to save the number The screen shows Enter name with the current name of the entry 4 Edit the characters Press 0 to add a space Press or to move the cursor to the left or right Press to...

Page 46: ...s for caller ID services In addition services may not be available in all areas This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID services and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment The time and date are sent by the telephone service provider along with the call information The caller ID information may not be available for e...

Page 47: ...umbers see Reasons for missing caller ID information on page 46 Memory match If the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your directory the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory For example if Christine Smith calls her name appears as Chris if this is what you entered into your directory note The number shown by...

Page 48: ...ler ID log Review the caller ID log to find out who called to return the call or to copy the caller s name and number into your directory When a handset is in idle mode press to view the caller ID log in reverse chronological order starting with the most recent call OR You can also review the caller ID log by pressing then or to scroll to Caller ID log Press twice to select Review Press or to scro...

Page 49: ... with the most recent call Before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory press pound key repeatedly to show different dialing options for local and long distance numbers OR Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number 3 When the number is in the correct format for dialing press or to call the number To save the number to the directory see Save...

Page 50: ...o delete the displayed entry from the caller ID log The screen shows Deleting with a confirmation tone Once deleted you cannot retrieve that entry To delete all caller ID log entries Press in idle mode Press or to scroll to Caller ID log then press Press or to scroll to Delete all then press The screen shows Delete all Press to delete all entries from the caller ID log The screen shows Deleting wi...

Page 51: ... the left or right Press to erase a character Press and hold to erase all characters 7 Press to save You hear a confirmation tone notes The screen shows Number repeated if the number is already in the directory You cannot save the same number more than once If you try to save a caller ID log entry to the directory without a number Unable to save displays If the telephone number has more than 15 di...

Page 52: ...fers not to show the telephone number private caller The caller prefers not to show the name and telephone number unknown name Your telephone service provider cannot determine the caller s name unknown number Your telephone service provider cannot determine the caller s telephone number unknown caller Your telephone service provider cannot determine the caller s name and telephone number Calls fro...

Page 53: ...up to 20 entries The telephone system can reject calls automatically according to Numbers saved into the call block list Incoming calls without numbers This feature is only available on the cordless handset Blocked calls are disconnected automatically NOTE The blocked calls are displayed as Blocked call in the caller ID log Blocked call 888 772 7702 ECO Call block ...

Page 54: ... copy the number 6 Press to move on to the name 7 When the screen displays Enter name use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other characters on that key Press a key repeatedly until the desired character appears The first character of every word is capitalized Press or to move the cursor t...

Page 55: ...ss Press or to scroll to To Call block then press The handset displays Enter number Use the dialing keys to edit the number when necessary Press or to move the cursor to the left or right Press on the handset to backspace and erase a digit Press and hold to erase the entire entry Press and hold to insert a three second dialing pause a p appears 5 Press to move to the name The screen displays Enter...

Page 56: ...cursor to the left or right Press on the handset to erase a digit Press and hold to erase all digits Press and hold to enter a three second dialing pause a p appears 4 Press to move on to the name The screen displays Enter name along with the name to be edited 5 To edit the name Use the dialing keys to enter characters Press or to move the cursor to the left or right Press 0 to add a space Press t...

Page 57: ...ll incoming calls which are out of area or with numbers set to Private Press on the handset when it is not in use Press or to scroll to Call block then press Press or to scroll to Calls w o num then press Press or to choose Unblock or Block then press Mute rings of blocked calls An incoming call will ring once and then the system will check if the call should be blocked You can mute the first ring...

Page 58: ...he tone You can use this announcement or record your own announcement You can record an announcement up to 90 seconds The system does not record any announcement shorter than 2 seconds To play the current announcement Press in idle mode Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press Press to select Announcement The system announces To play press 2 To record press 7 Press 2 to play the current anno...

Page 59: ...is full when you press 7 in Step 4 the answering system announces Memory is full You must delete some messages before you can record a new announcement Refer to Message playback on pages 64 66 To delete your announcement Press in idle mode Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press Press to select Announcement The system announces To play press 2 To record press 7 Press 2 to play the current a...

Page 60: ... the setting Using the telephone base Press to turn the answering system on or off If the answering system is turned on it announces Calls will be answered If the answering system is turned off it announces Calls will not be answered notes If the answering system is off and there is an incoming call the system answers after 10 rings and announces to the caller Please enter your remote access code ...

Page 61: ...ring sys then press Press or to scroll to Voice guide then press You hear a voice prompt Hello This voice guide will assist you with the basic setup of your answering system Setup your answering system by inputting designated numbers as instructed in the voice guide NOTES You can press to quit the voice guide at any time After a power outage the handset prompts you to set the date and time After t...

Page 62: ... the incoming messages can always be played through the handset To change the settings Press when in idle mode to enter the main menu Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup then press Press to select Call screening Press or to choose On or Off Press to save your setting note For more details about the features of call screening see Call screening on page...

Page 63: ...roll to Ans sys setup then press Press or to scroll to of rings then press Press or to scroll and choose among 2 3 4 5 6 or Toll saver Toll saver the answering system answers a call after two rings when you have new messages and after four rings when there are no new messages This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges if you are calling from out of you...

Page 64: ...ss code Press in idle mode to enter the main menu Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup then press Press or to scroll to Remote code then press Press or to select the remote access code or use the dialing keys to enter the correct number 00 99 Press to save your setting note For more details about the remote access feature refer to Remote access on page...

Page 65: ...s or to scroll to Answering sys then press Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup then press Press or to scroll to Msg alert tone then press Press or to choose On or Off Press to save your setting notes The message alert tone beeps only if all the following conditions are met The answering system is on The message alert tone is on There are new messages To temporarily turn off the message alert tone ...

Page 66: ...icemail To check what services you have and how to access them contact your telephone service provider To use your voicemail service rather than the answering system turn off the answering system To use the answering system rather than your voicemail service contact your telephone service provider to deactivate your voicemail service Using the answering system and voicemail together You can also u...

Page 67: ...ord is announced before the message playback and Rec mem low appears on the handset screen If the memory is full the answering system announces Memory is full The number of messages and f flash alternatively in the message window and Rec mem full appears on the handset screen You must delete some messages before recording new ones Voice prompts The system provides voice prompts to guide you throug...

Page 68: ...n on the call screening by pressing or on the telephone base The call screening will automatically be off for the next incoming call If call screening is on and you want to silence the telephone base while it is recording messages press on the telephone base The call screening will be on for the next incoming call Call screening at the handset If the answering system is turned on when there is an ...

Page 69: ...handset Temporarily turn off the message alert tone If the message alert tone is turned on the telephone base beeps every ten seconds when there are new messages Pressing any telephone base key except temporarily silences the message alert tone If you press when in idle mode to temporarily turn off the message alert tone there is a voice prompt directing you to press again to delete all old messag...

Page 70: ...ages The system announces the number of messages then begins playback The message sequence is shown on the message window Press to stop the playback note If there are no messages in the answering system the system announces You have no message when you attempt to listen to messages To listen to messages at the handset Press when the handset is in idle mode Press to select Play messages The system ...

Page 71: ...us message Press to skip to the next message Press to delete the message The telephone base announces Message deleted Press play stop to stop the playback When messages are playing on the handset Press to increase or press to decrease the message playback volume Press to switch between speakerphone and handset Press 4 to repeat the playing message Press 4 twice to listening to the previous message...

Page 72: ... the telephone base when the answering system is not in use The system announces To delete all old messages press DELETE again Press again The system announces All old messages deleted To delete all old messages on the handset Press when in idle mode to enter the main menu Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press Press or to scroll to Delete all old Press to confirm The screen shows Deleting...

Page 73: ...l to Answering sys then press Press or to scroll to Record memo Press The system announces Record after the tone Press 5 when you are done Speak towards the microphone on the handset after a long beep You can record a memo up to 3 minutes Memos shorter than 2 seconds are not recorded Press 5 to stop recording The system announces Recorded Play back memos Memos are stored as messages See Message pl...

Page 74: ... number flashes when there are new messages that have not been reviewed Current message number during new message playback After a power failure the number in the message window flashes to indicate that the date and time need to be set 1 99 and f alternating Memory is full Messages must be deleted before new messages can be recorded The answering system is being programmed by a system handset The ...

Page 75: ...o play all old messages 4 You can also enter the remote commands 1 Press to listen to all messages If there are new messages the system plays only the new messages in chronological order If there are no new messages the system plays all old messages in chronological order 2 Press to listen to new messages only 3 Press during message playback to delete the current message 33 Press to delete all old...

Page 76: ... the messages have played the telephone announces the help menu options If you do not press any key with 20 seconds the remote access call ends automatically If the memory is full the answering system answers after 10 rings and announces Memory is full Enter the remote access code Enter your remote access code to access the messages and announcements When the answering system is turned off the tel...

Page 77: ...s are assigned numbers in the sequential order they are registered up to HANDSET 5 Register a handset to the telephone base Before you begin registration make sure the handset is out of the telephone base or charger and shows To register HS and see manual alternately Put the handset you wish to register on the telephone base cradle The light on the telephone base turns on After about 10 seconds th...

Page 78: ...flash Then release Immediately press again You must press while the light is still flashing The light flashes for approximately five seconds The deregistration takes about 10 seconds to complete All handsets display To register HS and see manual alternately if the deregistration was successful To register the handset s to the telephone base again follow the registration instructions on the previou...

Page 79: ...lephone service provider ANS ON The answering system is turned on ECO The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base NEW The entry you are reviewing is new in the caller ID log 10 16 MSG The message number currently playing and total number of new old messages recorded Handset indicator lights light On when the handset is c...

Page 80: ...phone has completed the command successfully 4 short beeps Low battery warning Telephone base alert tones One short beep Plays at the end of each message playback Beeps every 10 seconds Message alert tone is on and there are new messages One long beep Call screening is on and the answering system is about to record a message Plays at the end of all messages playback light On when the built in answ...

Page 81: ... the number of the handset you wish to call Line in use An extension telephone on the same line or one of the handsets is in use List empty There are no directory entries or call block list entries Low battery The battery needs to be charged Microphone on Mute is off so the other party can hear your voice Muted The microphone is off New voicemail There are new voicemail messages from your telephon...

Page 82: ...s less than 3 minutes to record Rec mem full The answering system memory is full Ringer muted The ringer is muted temporarily during an incoming call Setup Ans sys The handset is playing voice guide Speaker The handset speakerphone is in use To register HS see manual The handset is not registered to any telephone base To screen call press SELECT The system is recording a message Press SELECT to sc...

Page 83: ...0 minutes before you use it Refer to Battery charging on page 9 for details 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 to purchase a new battery Please refer to Battery installation on pages 7 8 The display shows No line I cannot get a dial tone ...

Page 84: ... handset before dialing or dialing from another room with less background noise If other telephones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or telephone service Contact your telephone service provider charges may apply My cordless handset isn t performing normally Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base Plug the power adapter into a diffe...

Page 85: ... or charger and the charge light does not come on refer to the item The charge light is off on this page Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use If the battery is depleted it may take approximately 30 minutes to charge the handset before it shows low battery Refer to ...

Page 86: ...solve the problem relocate your telephone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your telephone to a higher location The telephone will likely have better reception when installed in a high area If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or telephone service Contact your telephone service provider char...

Page 87: ...tall this telephone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector plug the telephone or modem surge protector into a different location If this doesn t solve the problem relocate your telephone or modem farther apart from one another or use a diffe...

Page 88: ...the operating range Try moving the telephone base to another location preferably on an upper floor If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or telephone service Contact your telephone service provider charges may apply Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack If another telephone has the same problem the problem is the telephone wall...

Page 89: ... subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by your telephone service provider Caller ID features work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment A icon shows on the display and I don t know why Your telephone has voicemail indication that is separate from the built in answering system If ...

Page 90: ... a handset The answering system does not answer after correct number of rings Make sure the answering system is on When the answering system is on ans on should show on the handset and the light is lit on the telephone base see Answer on off on page 54 If toll saver is selected the number of rings changes to 2 when there are new messages see Number of rings on page 57 If the memory is full or the ...

Page 91: ...tem does not record messages Make sure the answering system is on see Answer on off on page 54 Make sure the memory of the answering system is not full When the answering machine memory is full it does not record new messages until some old messages are deleted If you subscribe to voicemail service change the number of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail see Answering...

Page 92: ...e using a firewall it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service Contact your service provider for more information I ve set my LCD language to Spanish or French and I don t know how to change it back to English Press in idle mode Enter 364 using the dialing keys You hear a confirmation tone Common cure for electronic equipment If the telephone is not responding normally try reset...

Page 93: ...ms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any...

Page 94: ...roduct 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 on pages 77 86 in this user s manual If you cannot solve t...

Page 95: ...teries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive 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 metal hydride rechargeable batteries Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner Do not burn or puncture Like other batteries of this type if burned or punctured they c...

Page 96: ...ket 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 ECO mode This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the teleph...

Page 97: ...ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable the alarm equipment consult your telephone service provider 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...

Page 98: ... 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 equipm...

Page 99: ...batteries before proceeding While you press and hold plug the telephone base power adapter back to the power outlet After about 20 seconds when the light starts flashing release and then press it again within two seconds When the phone successfully enters the CEC battery charging testing mode the light turns off and all handsets display To register HS and see manual alternately When the phone fail...

Page 100: ...ufacturer s authorized service representative repairs or replaces 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 retains the defec...

Page 101: ...rchase see item 6 or Charges for installation or setup adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America visit www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 NOTE Before calling for service please review the user s manual A check of the PRODUC...

Page 102: ...limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Provincial Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that 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...

Page 103: ...s multiple channels This technology provides superior quality of voice and sound high protection against wiretapping and better range than 2 4GHz and 5 8GHz phone systems while not interfering with wireless routers Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Even so this handset and telephone base can comm...

Page 104: ...ng 56 Call transfer intercom transfer 31 Call waiting 25 40 Caller ID 40 Caller ID log call log 41 45 Chain dialing 26 Character chart 34 Charger installation 6 Clock 17 D Date and time 17 Delete a call block entry 51 Delete all caller ID log 44 Delete messages 66 Dial a number from caller ID log 44 Dialing options 43 Dial mode 18 Directory 32 39 Directory storage 32 DSL filter 1 E Elapsed time 21...

Page 105: ...21 R Reasons for missing caller ID information 46 Recording time 61 Redial 23 24 Remote access 69 70 Remote access code 58 Remote commands 69 Repeat messages 65 69 Ringer tone 14 S Screen icons 73 Skip messages 65 69 Speakerphone switching 22 T Tabletop installation 12 Technical specifications 97 Temporary ringer silencing 21 Temporary tone dialing 26 Troubleshooting 77 86 V Voice guide 55 Voicema...

Page 106: ...tem on or off 0 End remote access call 8 or hang up EL52315 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with caller ID call waiting 2015 Advanced American Telephones All Rights Reserved AT T and the AT T logo are trademarks of AT T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones San Antonio TX 78219 Printed in China Cut along dotted line Fold here Remote access wallet card The foll...

Page 107: ... logo are trademarks of AT T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones San Antonio TX 78219 RBRC and 1 800 8 BATTERY are registered trademarks of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Printed in China Issue 1 0 AT T 03 15 www telephones att com ...

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