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Quick start guide

EL52119/EL52219/EL52319/
EL52429 
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with 
caller ID/call waiting

Summary of Contents for EL52119

Page 1: ...Quick start guide EL52119 EL52219 EL52319 EL52429 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with caller ID call waiting ...

Page 2: ...2 Battery installation 4 Battery charging 6 Handset overview 7 Telephone base overview 10 Menu overview 11 Feature summary 11 Telephone settings 12 Making answering and ending calls 14 Options while on calls 15 Find handset 16 Intercom 17 Directory 19 Caller ID 21 Call block 22 Answering system and voicemail 25 Turn the answering system on or of 25 Announcement 25 Voice guide 26 Number of rings 26...

Page 3: ...L52219 3 for EL52319 4 for EL52429 Battery compartment cover 1 for EL52119 2 for EL52219 3 for EL52319 4 for EL52429 Telephone line cord Wall mount bracket Cordless handset 1 for EL52119 2 for EL52219 3 for EL52319 4 for EL52429 THIS SIDE UP CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT Battery Pack Bloc piles BT162342 BT262342 2 4V 300mAh Ni MH WARNING AVERTISSEMENT DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES NE PAS INCINÉRER OU P...

Page 4: ...the bottom of the telephone base A DSL ilter not included is required if you have DSL high speed Internet service Plug one end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack Plug the large end of the base power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Route the cords through the slots Plug the small end of the base power adapter into the power jack on the bottom of ...

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

Page 6: ... P C E C Ô T É V E R S L E H A U T B at te ry P ac k B lo c pi le s B T1 62 34 2 B T2 62 34 2 2 4 V 30 0m A h N i M H W A R N IN G A V E R TI S S E M E N T D O N O T B U R N O R P U N C 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 15 35 THIS SIDE UP T H IS S ID E U P C E C Ô T É V E R S L E H A U T B at te ry P ac k B lo...

Page 7: ... see page 13 To skip setting the date and time press OFF CANCEL Ater 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 system setup via voice guide For more details see Voice guide on page 26 To skip the setup press OFF CANCEL on the handset Date MM DD YY ECO Voice guide to ECO set up Ans sys ECO...

Page 8: ...ast 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 lashes Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time Charge withou...

Page 9: ...L f During a call press to hang up f While in a menu press to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display or press and hold this button to exit to idle mode f Press and hold while the handset is not in use to erase the missed call indicator 1 f While reviewing a caller ID log entry press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or ...

Page 10: ...ging press to mute the ringer temporarily f During a call press to mute the microphone DELETE f While predialing press to delete digits f While reviewing the redial list directory speed dial list or caller ID log press to delete an individual entry f When entering names or numbers press to delete a digit or character f When entering names or numbers press and hold to erase all digits or characters...

Page 11: ...ss to show directory entries when the handset is not in use f While entering names or numbers in the directory press to move the cursor to the right qCID VOLUME f Press to scroll down while in menus f Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call or to decrease the message playback volume f Press to show the caller ID log when the handset is not in use f While entering names or numbers in ...

Page 12: ... messages when the telephone is not in use SKIP f Press to skip a message PLAY STOP f Press to start or stop message playback f During call screening press to temporarily turn the call screening on or of Message window f Displays the number of messages or other answering system information ANS ON f Press to turn the built in answering system on or of FIND HS f Press to page all handsets VOL VOL f ...

Page 13: ...l number Voicemail _ Clr voicemail Turn of the voicemail indicator Key tone Set whether there are beeps when you press keys On Of 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 s...

Page 14: ...screen 1 Press MENU SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu 2 Press CID or DIR to scroll to Ringers then press MENU SELECT 3 Press MENU SELECT again to select Ringer volume 4 Press CID or DIR to sample each volume level 5 Press MENU SELECT to save your preference NOTE If the handset ringer volume is of that handset ringer is silenced for all incoming calls However that handset still plays the p...

Page 15: ...he month then press MENU SELECT or enter the 2 digit number 01 12 using the dialing keys 0 9 4 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 5 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 6 Press CID or DIR to select the hour then press MENU SELECT or ...

Page 16: ...ld DELETE 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 to silence the ...

Page 17: ...tory 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 1 While on a call press MENU SELECT then scroll to Directory or Caller ID log Press MENU SELECT OR While ...

Page 18: ...tone X Press FIND HS on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds To stop the paging tone X Press PHONE FLASH SPEAKER OFF CANCEL or any dialing key 0 9 or on the handset s OR X Press FIND HS on the telephone base OR X Place the handset in the telephone base or charger ...

Page 19: ...elect 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 2 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 3 To end an intercom call press OFF CANCEL or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger NOTES...

Page 20: ...all X 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 X 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 X To cancel the intercom call a...

Page 21: ...s and hold 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 ind the desired number Press MENU SELECT to copy the number 4 Press MENU SELECT to move on to the name 5 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 appea...

Page 22: ... entry displays press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER to dial Edit a directory entry 1 When the desired directory entry displays on the screen press MENU SELECT 2 Edit the telephone number then press MENU SELECT 3 Edit the name 4 Press MENU SELECT to save Delete a directory entry To delete one entry When the desired directory entry displays on the screen press DELETE and then press MENU SELECT to conirm To...

Page 23: ... 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory 3 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 DELETE to delete the entry from the caller ID log To delete all entries 1 Press MENU SELECT in idle mode 2 Press CID or DIR to sc...

Page 24: ...ber use the dialing keys to enter a number up to 30 digits X Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the let or right X Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to enter a 3 second dialing pause a P appears X Press DELETE to erase a digit X Press and hold 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 ind the desired ...

Page 25: ...e a P appears X Press DELETE to erase a digit X Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits 5 Press MENU SELECT to move on to the name 6 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 X Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the let or right X Press 0 to add a space X Press DELETE to erase a character...

Page 26: ...this feature to reject all incoming calls which are out of area or with numbers set to Private 1 Press MENU SELECT when the handset is idle 2 Press CID or DIR to scroll to Call block then press MENU SELECT 3 Press CID or DIR to scroll to Calls w o num then press MENU SELECT 4 Press CID or DIR to choose Unblock or Block then press MENU SELECT Mute irst ring Your telephone rings once for blocked cal...

Page 27: ...iple 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 on...

Page 28: ...wer an incoming call ater 2 3 4 5 or 6 rings You can also select Toll saver If toll saver is selected the answering system answers a call ater two rings when you have new messages and ater 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 answerin...

Page 29: ... 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 telephon...

Page 30: ...es 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 R...

Page 31: ...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 2 Put the handset you wish to register on the telephone base cradle 3 The IN USE light on the telephone base turns on Ater about 10 seconds the handset shows Registering The handset shows Registered and you hear a conirmation tone if the registration was s...

Page 32: ...h Then release FIND HS 2 Immediately press FIND HS again while the IN USE light is still lashing The IN USE light lashes for approximately ive seconds 3 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...

Page 33: ...ute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset X 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 X First try all of the suggestions as mentioned above X If the previous suggestions do not work disconnect the telephone line cord from your telephone and connect the telephone line cord to another tel...

Page 34: ...ctronic devices Out of range or no pwr at base appears on my cordless handset X Ensure that the telephone base is powered on X Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to synchronize X Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range X Reset the telephone base Unplug the electrical power Wait for ...

Page 35: ...ecreased performance while the microwave oven is operating X If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector plug the telephone or modem surge protector into a diferent location If this doesn t solve the problem relocate your telephone or modem farther apart from one another or use a diferent surge protector X Relocate your telephone to a higher location The telephone will likely...

Page 36: ...ure 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 X 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 X If you are using a irewall it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service C...

Page 37: ...Do not use this product near water or when you are wet For example do not use it in a wet basement or shower nor next to a swimming pool bathtub kitchen sink and 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 X Install this product ...

Page 38: ...he electrical power is interrupted X 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 oten reduce or eli...

Page 39: ...ned ON X 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 Especia...

Page 40: ... des endroits où se trouvent des gaz industriels dissolvants de nettoyage des vapeurs de gazoline etc une fuite de gaz naturel etc X 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 vaporisateu...

Page 41: ...rences potentielles aux téléviseurs Certains téléphones sans il fonctionnent sur des fréquences pouvant causer des interférences aux téléviseurs et magnétoscopes Pour réduire ou prévenir de tels parasites ne pas déposer la base du téléphone sans il à proximité d un téléviseur ou magnétoscope ni directement sur celui ci Si votre téléviseur aiche des interférences éloignez le téléphone sans il de ce...

Page 42: ...lorsque celui ci est en fonction X Ils doivent utiliser le téléphone sans il en l appuyant sur l oreille qui se trouve dans la direction opposée au stimulateur cardiaque L étude efectuée par l organisme WRS n a pas identiié de risque pour les détenteurs de simulateurs cardiaques causé par les gens qui utilisent un téléphone sans il à proximité de ceux ci Mode ECO Lorsque le socle communique avec l...

Page 43: ...e 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 qualiied 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 a...

Page 44: ...tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment of and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures X Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna X Increase the s...

Page 45: ...n You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days 3 How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase If the manufacturer repairs or replaces a materially defective PRODUCT under the terms of this limited warranty this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement PRODUCT for a p...

Page 46: ...e 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 ex...

Page 47: ... 60Hz 96 130Vrms Telephone base voltage DC adapter output DC6V 400mA Handset voltage 2 4 3 2VDC 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 ...

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