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Quick start guide

EL52106/EL52206/EL52256/
EL52306/EL52346/EL52356/
EL52406
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting

Summary of Contents for EL52106

Page 1: ...Quick start guide EL52106 EL52206 EL52256 EL52306 EL52346 EL52356 EL52406 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with caller ID call waiting ...

Page 2: ...Installation 2 Battery installation 4 Battery charging 6 Handset overview 7 Telephone base overview 8 Menu overview 9 Feature summary 9 Telephone settings 10 Making answering and ending calls 12 Options while on calls 13 Find handset 14 Intercom 15 Directory 17 Caller ID 19 Call block 20 Answering system and voicemail 23 Turn the answering system on or off 23 Announcement 23 Voice guide 24 Number ...

Page 3: ...2346 EL52356 3 for EL52406 Battery for cordless handset 1 for EL52106 2 for EL52206 EL52256 3 for EL52306 EL52346 EL52356 4 for EL52406 Battery compartment cover 1 for EL52106 2 for EL52206 EL52256 3 for EL52306 EL52346 EL52356 4 for EL52406 Telephone line cord Wall mount bracket Cordless handset 1 for EL52106 2 for EL52206 EL52256 3 for EL52306 EL52346 EL52356 4 for EL52406 Quick start guide EL52...

Page 4: ...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 Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the telephone line jack on the bottom of the telephone base A DSL filter not included is required if you have DSL high speed Internet service Plug one end of the telephone line cord into a telephone...

Page 5: ...he plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet Avoid placing the telephone base and charger too close to Communication devices such as television sets VCRs or other cordless telephones Excessive heat sources Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside motors microwave ovens refrigerators or fluorescent lighting Excessive dust sources such as a workshop o...

Page 6: ... TU R E B A TT E R IE S N E PA S IN C IN É R E R O U P E R C E R LE S P IL E S M ad e in C hi na Fa br iq ué en ch in e C R 14 23 T H IS S ID E U P B a tt e ry P a c k B lo c p il e s B T 1 6 2 3 4 2 B T 2 6 2 3 4 2 2 4 V 4 W A R N IN G A V E R T IS S E M E N T D O N O T B U R N O R P U N C T U R E B N E P A S IN C IN É R E R O U P E R C E R L M a d e in C h in a F a b ri q u é e n c h in e Charge...

Page 7: ...instructions to install and charge the new battery 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 11 To skip setting the date and time press OFF CANCEL After the date and time setting is done or skipped the handset will prompt if you want to set up the answering system Press MENU SELECT to start the answering...

Page 8: ...least 30 minutes The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take Battery indicators Battery status Action The screen is blank or shows Put in charger Battery has no or very little charge The handset cannot be used Charge without interruption at least 30 minutes The screen shows Low battery and flashes Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time Charge wit...

Page 9: ...initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call DIR VOLUME Press to scroll up while in menus Press to increase the listening volume when on a call or increase the message playback volume Press to show directory entries when the handset is not in use While entering names or numbers in the directory press to move the cursor to the right CID VOLUME Press to scroll down while in menus Press to de...

Page 10: ...dle press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume During call screening or message playback press to adjust the listening volume FIND HS Press to page all handsets SKIP Press to skip a message PLAY STOP Press to start or stop message playback During call screening press to temporarily turn the call screening on or off ANS ON OFF Press to turn the built in answering system on or off IN USE light...

Page 11: ...cemail _ Clr voicemail Turn off the voicemail indicator Key tone Set whether there are beeps when you press keys On Off Set date time Set date and time of the telephone system Date MM DD YY Time HH MM Home area code Set the telephone to recognize calls with the home area code Home area code ___ Dial mode Set whether outgoing calls use pulse dialing or tone dialing Touch tone Pulse Call screening S...

Page 12: ...een Press MENU SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu Press CID or DIR to scroll to Ringers then press MENU SELECT Press MENU SELECT again to select Ringer volume Press CID or DIR to sample each volume level Press MENU SELECT to save your preference NOTE If the handset ringer volume is off that handset ringer is silenced for all incoming calls However that handset still plays the paging tone w...

Page 13: ...th then press MENU SELECT or enter the 2 digit number 01 12 using the dialing keys 0 9 Press CID or DIR to select the day then press MENU SELECT or enter the 2 digit number 01 31 using the dialing keys 0 9 Press CID or DIR to select the year or enter the 2 digit number 00 99 using the dialing keys 0 9 then press MENU SELECT Press CID or DIR to select the hour then press MENU SELECT or enter the 2 ...

Page 14: ...ETE or OFF CANCEL to return to idle mode Answering a call Press PHONE FLASH SPEAKER or any dialing key 0 9 or Ending a call Press OFF CANCEL or put the handset in the telephone base or charger Handset speakerphone During a call press SPEAKER to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use Temporary ringer silencing While the telephone is ringing press OFF CANCEL or MUTE DELETE to silence the...

Page 15: ...ory caller ID log or redial list Doing this can be useful if you need to access numbers other than telephone numbers such as account numbers or access codes To initiate a dialing sequence from the directory caller ID log or redial list while on a call access the number through the menu system While on a call press MENU SELECT then scroll to Directory or Caller ID log Press MENU SELECT OR While on ...

Page 16: ...ging tone Press FIND HS on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds To stop the paging tone Press PHONE FLASH SPEAKER OFF CANCEL or any dialing key 0 9 or on the handset s OR Press FIND HS on the telephone base OR Place the handset in the telephone base or charger ...

Page 17: ...ect the destination device 1 5 depends on registration sequence The destination device rings If it is a handset its screen shows HS X is calling To answer the intercom call press any dialing key 0 9 or PHONE FLASH SPEAKER or INT on the other handset Both handset screens now show Intercom To end an intercom call press OFF CANCEL or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger NOTES Befor...

Page 18: ... call You can switch between the outside call Outside call appears on the screen and the intercom call Intercom appears on the screen Press INT on the originating handset to switch The called party can end the intercom call by OFF CANCEL or placing the other handset back in the telephone base or charger The outside call continues with the originating handset NOTES To cancel the intercom call and r...

Page 19: ...MUTE DELETE to erase all digits OR Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL PAUSE Then press CID or DIR or REDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to find the desired number Press MENU SELECT to copy the number Press MENU SELECT to move on to the name The screen shows 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 Additi...

Page 20: ... displays press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER to dial Edit a directory entry When the desired directory entry displays on the screen press MENU SELECT Edit the telephone number then press MENU SELECT Edit the name Press MENU SELECT to save Delete a directory entry To delete one entry When the desired directory entry displays on the screen press MUTE DELETE and then press MENU SELECT to confirm To delete ...

Page 21: ...eatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory Press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the displayed telephone number Delete caller ID log entries To delete one entry While viewing an entry press MUTE DELETE to delete the entry from the caller ID log To delete all entries Press MENU SELECT in idle mode Press CID or DIR to scroll to...

Page 22: ...ing keys to enter a number up to 30 digits Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to enter a 3 second dialing pause a P appears Press MUTE DELETE to erase a digit Press and hold MUTE DELETE to erase all digits OR Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL PAUSE Then press CID or DIR or REDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to find the desired number Press...

Page 23: ...ELETE to erase a digit Press and hold MUTE DELETE to erase all digits Press MENU SELECT to move on to the name The screen displays Enter name Use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Press a key repeatedly until the desired character appears Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right Press 0 to add a space Press MUTE DELETE to erase a character Press and hold MUTE DEL...

Page 24: ...re to reject all incoming calls which are out of area or with numbers set to Private Press MENU SELECT when the handset is idle Press CID or DIR to scroll to Call block then press MENU SELECT Press CID or DIR to scroll to Calls w o num then press MENU SELECT Press CID or DIR to choose Unblock or Block then press MENU SELECT Mute first ring Your telephone rings once for blocked calls You can choose...

Page 25: ...e services like voicemail and call waiting so you may not be aware that you have voicemail To check what services you have and how to access them contact your telephone service provider You can use the telephone answering system and voicemail together by setting your built in answering system to answer before voicemail answers Refer to Using the answering system and voicemail together in the onlin...

Page 26: ...ming call after 2 3 4 5 or 6 rings You can also select Toll saver If toll saver is selected 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 your local area Unless you change it the answering system...

Page 27: ... both new and old 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 When playback begins the total number of messages is announced You can play messages from either the telephone base or a handset On the telephone base press PLAY STOP to listen to messages Use the corresponding key on the tel...

Page 28: ...s are played automatically Use the remote commands to control playback There is also a wallet card listing the remote commands at the back of the online user s manual Remote access commands Actions Remote command Play all messages 1 Play new messages 2 Delete the message during playback 3 Delete all old messages 33 Repeat or go back 4 Stop 5 Actions Remote command Help menu 5 Skip the message 6 Re...

Page 29: ...efore 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 IN USE light on the telephone base turns on After about 10 seconds the handset shows Registering The handset shows Registered and you hear a confirmation tone if the registration was succ...

Page 30: ... Then release FIND HS Immediately press FIND HS again while the IN USE light is still flashing The IN USE 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 t...

Page 31: ...he cordless handset and telephone base to reset You may need to purchase a new battery Please refer to Battery installation on pages 4 5 The display shows No line I cannot get a dial tone First try all of the suggestions as mentioned above If the previous suggestions do not work disconnect the telephone line cord from your telephone and connect the telephone line cord to another telephone If there...

Page 32: ...electronic devices Out of range or no pwr at base appears on my cordless handset Ensure that the telephone base is powered on Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to synchronize Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range Reset the telephone base Unplug the electrical power Wait for 15 se...

Page 33: ...performance while the microwave oven is operating 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 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 bette...

Page 34: ... to plug your USB port adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub USB splitter that is not powered In a few rare instances the USB port on your computer may not have enough power In these instances try using a USB hub with its own external power supply If you are using a firewall it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service Contact...

Page 35: ... leak of natural gas etc 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 ...

Page 36: ...l power is interrupted 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 in...

Page 37: ...ed 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 telephone base Especially...

Page 38: ...uate des endroits où se trouvent des gaz industriels dissolvants de nettoyage des vapeurs de gazoline etc une fuite de gaz naturel etc N utilisez pas ce produit près de l eau ou lorsque vous êtes mouillés Par exemple ne l utilisez pas dans des sous sols humides ou sous la douche ou près d une piscine d un bain d un évier de cuisine ou d une cuve de lavage N utilisez pas de liquides ou de vaporisat...

Page 39: ...phone sans fil doit être branchée à une prise de courant électrique fonctionnelle La prise électrique ne doit pas être contrôlée par un interrupteur mural Les appels ne peuvent pas être effectués à partir du combiné si la base n est pas branchée si elle est hors fonction ou si le courant électrique est coupé Interférences potentielles aux téléviseurs Certains téléphones sans fil fonctionnent sur d...

Page 40: ...s FDA des États unis la firme WTR recommande aux médecins Avis aux détenteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques Ils doivent tenir le téléphone sans fil à une distance d au moins six pouces du stimulateur cardiaque Ils ne doivent PAS placer le téléphone sans fil directement sur le stimulateur cardiaque tel que dans une poche de chemise lorsque celui ci est en fonction Ils doivent utiliser le téléphone san...

Page 41: ...re 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 its...

Page 42: ... 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 receive...

Page 43: ...ondition 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 ...

Page 44: ...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 excl...

Page 45: ...age 60Hz 96 130Vrms Telephone base voltage DC adapter output DC6V 400mA Handset voltage 2 4VDC Charger voltage AC adapter output DC6V 400mA Operating times Talk time handset up to 7 hours Talk time speakerphone up to 3 5 hours Standby up to 5 days Operating time varies depending on your actual use and the age of battery ...

Page 46: ... 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 01 16 www telephones att com ...

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