User’s manual
E2901
2.4 GHz cordless telephone/
with caller ID/call waiting
You must install and charge
the battery before using the
telephone.
See page 7
for easy instructions.
STOP!
call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read
and follow these instructions carefully:
•
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model 27910, part number 89-0099-
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
•
•
•
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Like other batteries of this type, it could explode if burned. 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 create a short circuit. Do not allow conductive materials
such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause
harm.
•
Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
•
•
Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger.
Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to quali-
fied service personnel for servicing.
User's manual
E2901
2.4 GHz cordless telephone/
with caller ID/call waiting
Table of contents
Getting started
Appendix
Quick reference guide......................2
Parts checklist......................................4
Telephone base installation...........5
Battery installation & charging............7
Installation options............................8
Belt clip & optional headset............10
Screen icons, indicator lights
& tones................................................33
Handset display screen
messages..........................................34
Troubleshooting................................36
Important safety instructions.....43
FCC Part 68 & ACTA.......................46
FCC Part 15.........................................48
Limited warranty..............................49
Technical specifications................52
Telephone operation
Basic operation.................................11
Options while on calls...................14
Settings.................................................16
Sounds...................................................19
Display...................................................20
Ringer volume...................................22
Index.......................................................53
Directory
Directory...............................................23
New directory entries....................24
Directory search...............................26
To dial, delete or edit entries............28
Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation..........................29
To review the call log....................32
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Getting started
Quick reference guide
Cordless handset
MENU/SELECT
CID/-VOLUME
Press to display the menu. Once in
the menu, press to select an item
or save an entry or setting.
Press to scroll down while in
menus. Press to display caller
ID information (page 32). While
entering names or numbers,
press to move the cursor to the
left (page 24). Press to decrease
the listening volume while on a
call (page 14).
DIR /VOLUME+
Press to scroll up while in menus.
Press to display directory entries
(page 26). While entering names or
numbers, press to move the cursor
to the right (page 24). Press to
increase the listening volume while
on a call (page 14).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call
(page 11). During a call, press to
receive an incoming call if call
waiting is activated (page 14).
OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up.
While using menus, press to cancel
an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
While predialing, press to delete
digits (page 11).
MUTE
While on a call, press to mute
microphone (page 15).
REDIAL/PAUSE
SPEAKER
Press to view redial memory (page
12). While entering numbers,
press and hold to insert a dialing
pause (page 24).
Press to activate handset speaker-
phone. Press again to resume
normal handset use (page 11).
DELETE
While reviewing the call log, press
to delete an individual entry, or
press and hold to clear the call-
er ID log (page 32). While enter-
ing or editing a name or number,
press to delete a character (page
24-25).
Feature menu
Shows a highlighted item
Feature menu
Using menus
DIRECTORY
Press
CID/-VOLUME or
DIRECTORY..................Page 23
CALL LOG....................Page 29
SETTINGS......................Page 16
SOUNDS.......................Page 19
DISPLAY........................Page 20
RINGER VOLUME......Page 22
DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll
through menu items.
Press MENU/SELECT to select or
modify a highlighted item.
Press
OFF/CLEAR to cancel an
operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
Menu
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Getting started
Quick reference guide
Telephone base
CHARGE/IN USE
• On when the cordless handset is
properly positioned to charge in
the telephone base.
• Flashes quickly while receiving
incoming ringing.
• Flashes when the handset is in use,
or when another telephone is in
use on the same line.
VOICEMAIL
Flashes when there are new voice-
mail (requires voicemail service from
your local telephone company).
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to make the handset beep (page
13).
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Getting started
Parts checklist
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship
your telephone for warranty service.
Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following:
Quick start guide
User’s manual
E2901
E2901
2.4 GHz cordless telephone/
with caller ID/call waiting
2.4 GHz cordless telephone/
with caller ID/call waiting
Telephone base with
mounting bracket
installed
Quick start guide
Cordless handset
User's manual
Battery compartment cover
Belt clip for cordless handset
Battery for cordless handset
Power adapter
for telephone
base
Telephone line cord
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Getting started
Telephone base installation
Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat
surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better
reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
• Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, tel-
evision sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11) 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 or garage.
• Excessive moisture.
• Extremely low temperature.
• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or
work bench.
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Getting started
Telephone base installation
1. Plug one end of the telephone
line cord into the telephone jack at
the bottom of the telephone base.
2. Plug the small end of the power
adapter into the power jack at the
bottom of the telephone base.
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3. Route cords through slots.
Telephone line cord
4. Plug the large end of the power
adapter into an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
DSL filter
(Optional for DSL users,
see number four in the
note section below.)
5. Plug the other end of the telephone
line cord into a telephone wall jack.
NOTES:
1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit
2. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
3. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs
are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet
outlet.
4. If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and
you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features
are not functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base
and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for a DSL filter.
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Getting started
Battery installation & charging
After installing the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls.
For best performance, place the handset in the telephone base and charge for
16 hours before use.
You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone
base after use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12
hours. The average talk time on a fully charged battery is about eight hours and
the standby time is approximately five days. Actual battery life depends on usage
conditions and age of battery.
1. Insert the plug as indi-
2. Place the battery 3. Slide the battery
4. You may be able
to make and receive
short calls. For best
performance, place the
handset in telephone
base to charge for at
least 16 hours before
first use.
cated. Be sure to securely and wires inside the
compartment cover up
until it clicks.
insert the plug, making
sure it matches the color-
coded label inside the bat-
tery compartment.
compartment.
LOW BATTERY
To replace the battery, press in and downward on the tab of the
battery compartment cover to open the battery compartment
cover. Lift out the old battery and disconnect it from the hand-
set. Follow the instructions on this page to install and charge
the new battery.
Low battery indicator
Return the handset to
the telephone base
to recharge when
this symbol flashes.
(Handset will beep
when battery is low.)
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the battery should
last around one year. This may vary depending on
usage.
Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model 27910,
part number 89-0099-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at
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Getting started
Installation options
NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions.
Tabletop mount
Wall mount
Telephone outlet
mounting plate
with mounting
studs
Wall mounting
The telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wall-
mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is
required. This mounting plate with studs may be available for purchase from many
hardware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation.
1. To remove the bracket, hold the
telephone base in both hands, press
the two bracket tabs and lift the
2. Connect the telephone line cord and
power adapter to the jacks on the bot-
tom of the telephone base. Bundle the
telephone cord, and secure it with a
twist tie before placing it inside the
bracket.
bracket away from slots
and
.
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Getting started
Installation options
3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting,
insert the tabs of the bracket into slots
and
on the telephone base, then press
the other bracket tabs into slots
shown on the right.
and
as
4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug
the telephone line cord into a telephone wall
jack. To mount the telephone on the wall,
position the mounting holes
and
over
the telephone outlet mounting studs. Press
and slide the bracket down firmly so the
telephone is held securely on the telephone
outlet mounting studs.
Telephone outlet mounting studs
Tabletop mounting
To return the bracket from the wall mount to tabletop position, follow the
directions below.
1. Remove the telephone base from the wall.
Unplug the cords from the wall jacks.
Remove the bracket from the telephone
base.
2. Insert the bracket tabs into slots
and on the telephone base,
then press the other bracket
tabs into slots
and
.
3. Route cords through slots. Plug the
other end of the telephone line cord
into a telephone wall jack. Plug the
large end of the larger power adapter
into an electrical outlet not controlled
by a wall switch.
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Getting started
Belt clip & optional headset
Install belt clip as shown below if desired.
Snap belt clip
into the notches
on both sides of
handset.
To release belt clip
from handset, lift one
side of the belt clip
out of the notch.
For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset
(purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. To
or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Plug 2.5 mm headset into
the jack on the side of hand-
set (beneath small rubber
cap).
NOTE: If the sound quality of
the headset is not good, try
unplugging it, and firmly plug-
ging it in again.
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Telephone operation
Basic operation
Elapsed time
Making and answering calls
To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/FLASH,
SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the
handset. To make a call, press PHONE/FLASH or
SPEAKER then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR
or place the handset in the telephone base or
charger to hang up.
PHONE 00:00:30
To predial (preview numbers before dialing), enter
numbers first. Press DELETE or OFF/CLEAR any-
time to make corrections, then press SPEAKER or
PHONE/FLASH to dial.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in
hours, minutes and seconds).
PREDIAL
NOTE: During a call, pressing PHONE/FLASH to access
services from your local telephone company will not
affect the elapsed time.
555-1234
Hands-free speakerphone calls
To answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a
call, press SPEAKER then dial a number. During
a call, press SPEAKER to alternate between
hands-free speakerphone and normal handset
use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up.
SPEAKER 00:00:49
NOTE: If a headset is plugged into the handset, you will
not be able to use the handset speakerphone. To use
hands-free speakerphone, make sure the headset is
unplugged, then press
free speakerphone.
SPEAKER to activate the hands-
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Telephone operation
Basic operation
Last number redial
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently
called numbers (up to 32 digits). Press CID/-VOLUME,
DIR /VOLUME+ or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to view
up to five recently called numbers. The handset
beeps twice at the beginning or end of the list.
REDIAL
555-1234
Press OFF/CLEAR to exit. Press
SPEAKER or
PHONE/FLASH to redial any displayed number. Or
press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER then REDIAL/PAUSE
to dial the most recently called number (up to 32
digits).
Press DELETE to delete the displayed number from
the redial memory.
Temporary ring silencing
Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE while the telephone is
ringing to silence the handset ringer temporarily.
This will silence the ringer without disconnecting
the call.
RINGER MUTE
The next incoming call will ring normally.
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Telephone operation
Basic operation
Handset locator
If the handset is misplaced, press
HANDSET LOCATOR on the tele-
phone base. The handset will play a pag-
ing tone for 60 seconds to help you locate
it. To stop the paging tone, press PHONE/FLASH,
SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, *, or #) on
the handset, or press
the telephone base.
HANDSET LOCATOR on
NOTES:
1. If the handset ringer is set to off (0), handset will not gen-
erate paging tone.
2. During a page, pressing OFF/CLEAR or MUTE on the handset
(page 12), the ringer of the handset will be silenced, but it will
not cancel the page.
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Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Volume control
Press CID/-VOLUME to decrease the volume.
Press DIR /VOLUME+ to increase the volume.
When changing the volume level, the new setting
is saved.
NOTE: The earpiece, hands-free speakerphone and headset
listening volume are adjusted separately.
Call waiting
Volume
If you subscribe to call waiting service with your
local telephone company, there will be a beep if
there is an incoming call while you are already on a
call. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your current call
on hold and take the new call. Press PHONE/FLASH
anytime to switch back and forth between calls. For
more information on caller ID, see page 29.
Flash
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Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Mute
Press MUTE to silence the microphone. When mute
is on,
will show on the handset screen. You will
be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not
be able to hear you until you press MUTE again
and resume speaking. When mute is turned off,
MICROPHONE ON will show temporarily on the
handset screen. Mute is automatically cancelled
when you end a call.
Tone
Mute
Temporary tone dialing
If you have only dial pulse (rotary) service, you can
temporarily switch to touch tone dialing during a call
by pressing TONE/*. This can be useful when send-
ing tone signals for access to answering systems
or long distance services.
After you hang up or press PHONE/FLASH (to
receive a call waiting call), the telephone auto-
matically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service.
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Telephone operation
Settings
In the SETTINGS menu, you can change the lan-
guage, dial type, and clock setting. You can also
clear the voice mail indication.
DIRECTORY
SETTINGS
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
feature menu.
2. Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight SETTINGS, then
press MENU/SELECT to enter the SETTINGS menu.
3. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll
through the SETTINGS menu, then press
MENU/SELECT to select the desired option.
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
DIAL TYPE
CLOCK SETTING
Language
In this menu, you can select the language used in
all screen displays.
SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
DIAL TYPE
1. In the SETTINGS menu, press CID/-VOLUME or
DIR /VOLUME+ to highlight LANGUAGE, then
press MENU/SELECT.
CLOCK SETTING
2. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to highlight
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS or ESPANOL.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference
FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
and be returned to SETTINGS.
Dial type
In this menu, you can choose TONE or PULSE
(rotary service) dialing. The factory default setting
is TONE. Change this to PULSE only if you do not
have touch-tone dialing service.
SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
DIAL TYPE
CLOCK SETTING
1. In the SETTINGS menu, press CID/-VOLUME
or DIR /VOLUME+ to highlight DIAL TYPE, then
press MENU/SELECT.
DIAL TYPE
TONE
PULSE
2. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to highlight
TONE or PULSE.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference
and be returned to SETTINGS.
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Telephone operation
Settings
Clock setting
If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by
your local telephone company, the time will auto-
matically be set by an incoming call.
DIRECTORY
SETTINGS
In this menu, you can choose to set the time dis-
played on the handset screen.
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
DIAL TYPE
CLOCK SETTING
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
feature menu.
2. Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight SETTINGS, then
CLOCK SETTING
12:00AM
press MENU/SELECT to enter the SETTINGS menu.
3. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to highlight
CLOCK SETTING, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to enter two digits
for the hour (01-12). You can also press
CLOCK SETTING
06:00AM
CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to set the hour.
5. Press MENU/SELECT.
CLOCK SETTING
06:45AM
6. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to enter two digits
for the minute (00-59). You can also press
CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to set the minute.
7. Press MENU/SELECT.
8. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to set AM or
PM.
9. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm the clock setting and
be returned to SETTINGS.
NOTE: Caller ID provides the time. The time will be set
automatically only if you subscribe to caller ID service
provided by your local telephone company (page 30).
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Telephone operation
Settings
Clear voice mail indication
If you subscribe to voice mail services provided
by your local telephone company, NEW VOICE
DIRECTORY
SETTINGS
MAIL and the
icon will appear on the hand-
set screen when you have new voice mail. The
VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will also
flash.
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
SETTING
DIAL TYPE
CLOCK SETTING
CLR VOICE MAIL
To manually turn off the NEW VOICE MAIL mes-
sage,
icon and VOICEMAIL light:
CLR VOICE MAIL
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
TURN INDICATOR
OFF?
feature menu.
2. Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight SETTINGS, then
press MENU/SELECT to enter the SETTINGS
menu.
3. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to highlight
CLR VOICE MAIL.
4. Press MENU/SELECT.
5. Press MENU/SELECT again to remove the dis-
played message, or press OFF/CLEAR to exit.
This only turns off the displayed NEW VOICE MAIL
message,
icon and VOICEMAIL light. It does not
delete the voice mail message(s).
Use this feature when the telephone indicates there
is voice mail when you have none, or when you
have accessed your voice mail from a different tel-
ephone line (away from home). If there is actu-
ally a new voice mail message, your local telephone
company will continue to send the signal which will
cause the NEW VOICE MAIL message,
icon and
VOICEMAIL light to be displayed again.
NOTE: Your telephone company may alert you with a
pulsing (stutter) dial tone to indicate there is a voice mail
message.
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Telephone operation
Sounds
In the SOUNDS menu, you can choose one of ten
ringer melodies, and turn the key tone on or off.
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
DIRECTORY
SOUNDS
Ringer melody
To choose a ringer melody:
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
feature menu.
SOUNDS
RINGER MELODY
KEY TONE
2. Use the CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ keys to
highlight SOUNDS, then press MENU/SELECT to
enter SOUNDS menu.
3. Press MENU/SELECT again to select RINGER
RINGER MELODY
MELODY.
MELODY 0
MELODY 1
MELODY 2
4. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to hear the
melody options.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference
and be returned to SOUNDS.
Key tone
DIRECTORY
SOUNDS
The handset is preset to beep with each key
press. If you turn off the KEY TONE, there will be
no beeps when keys are pressed.
To turn the KEY TONE on or off:
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
feature menu.
2. Use the CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ keys to
highlight SOUNDS, then press MENU/SELECT to
enter the SOUNDS menu.
SOUNDS
RINGER MELODY
KEY TONE
3. Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight KEY TONE, then
press MENU/SELECT to select KEY TONE.
KEY TONE
ON
OFF
4. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to highlight
ON or OFF.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference
and be returned to SOUNDS.
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Telephone operation
Display
In the DISPLAY menu, you can select an image to
be displayed as wallpaper. You can also adjust the
contrast and brightness to one of five levels to
suit different lighting conditions.
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
Wallpaper
DIRECTORY
DISPLAY
To choose a wallpaper for the handset:
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
feature menu.
2. Use the CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ keys to
highlight DISPLAY, then press MENU/SELECT to
enter the DISPLAY menu.
3. Press MENU/SELECT again to select WALLPAPER.
DISPLAY
WALLPAPER
CONTRAST
4. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to see the
wallpaper options.
BRIGHTNESS
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and
be returned to DISPLAY.
Contrast
DIRECTORY
DISPLAY
To adjust the screen contrast on the handset:
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
feature menu.
2. Use the CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ keys to
highlight DISPLAY, then press MENU/SELECT to
enter the DISPLAY menu.
3. Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight CONTRAST, then
DISPLAY
WALLPAPER
CONTRAST
press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to adjust
BRIGHTNESS
the screen contrast.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and
CONTRAST
be returned to DISPLAY.
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Telephone operation
Display
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
DIRECTORY
DISPLAY
Brightness
To adjust the screen brightness on the handset:
1. Press MENU/SELECT to enter the feature menu.
2. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to
DISPLAY, then press MENU/SELECT to enter
the DISPLAY menu.
DISPLAY
WALLPAPER
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
3. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+to highlight
BRIGHTNESS, then press MENU/SELECT.
BRIGHTNESS
4. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to view a
sample of each brightness level.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and
return to DISPLAY.
NOTE: When the handset is idle and no keys have been
pressed for 15 seconds, the handset display background
will appear black to save battery power.
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Telephone operation
Ringer volume
In this menu, you can set the ringer volume level
(1-6), or turn the ringer off (0). When the ringer is
DIRECTORY
turned off, the
will appear on the handset screen.
The ringer volume level also determines the pag-
ing tone when initiating the handset locator fea-
ture (page 13). If the ringer volume level is set to
off (0) on the handset, the handset is silenced for
all incoming calls and paging.
RINGER VOLUME
RINGER VOLUME
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
To adjust the RINGER VOLUME:
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
feature menu.
2. Use the CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ keys to
highlight RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/
SELECT to enter the RINGER VOLUME menu.
3. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to hear the
ringer levels.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and
be returned to the feature menu.
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Telephone operation
Directory
Memory capacity
DIRECTORY
Pat Williams
555-1234
The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each
entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a
name up to 16 letters. A convenient search fea-
ture can help you find and dial numbers quickly
(page 27).
If all memory locations are in use, the screen will
display DIRECTORY FULL. You will not be able to
store a new number until you delete an existing
one.
Exiting the directory
Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to the idle
mode.
If you pause for too long while creating an entry,
the procedure will time out and you will have to
begin again.
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Telephone operation
New directory entries
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
DIRECTORY
DIRECTORY
To create and store a new directory entry
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the
REVIEW
STORE
feature menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again to enter the
DIRECTORY menu.
DIRECTORY
ENTER NUMBER
3. Press CID/-VOLUME to highlight STORE.
4. Press MENU/SELECT.
555-1234
5. Enter the telephone number when prompted.
• Use the dial pad to enter up to 32 digits.
– Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to
move the cursor to the left or right.
– Press DELETE to erase numbers.
– Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a
three-second dialing pause, (a p appears
on the screen), if you need to pause for
accessing banking or long distance
services.
-OR-
• Copy a number from redial by pressing
REDIAL/PAUSE then press CID/-VOLUME or
DIR /VOLUME+ to locate the number to copy.
Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number.
6. Press MENU/SELECT to save the number. The
display will show ALREADY SAVED if the
number is already in the directory.
NOTE: Each line can hold 16 digits, so if you enter a
number longer than 16 digits, the numbers will be dis-
played in the following line.
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Telephone operation
New directory entries
7. Enter the name when prompted.
DIRECTORY
• Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to
16 characters). Each time a key is pressed,
the character on that key will be displayed.
Additional key presses will produce other
characters on that key. See the chart below.
ENTER NAME
Pat Williams
– Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to
move the cursor to the left or right.
NOTE: The handset
will automatically
capitalize the first
letter of every word.
– Press DELETE to erase letters.
Dial
Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Characters by number of key presses
1
1
A
D
G
J
M
P
T
W
0
3
‘
C
F
I
4
,
5
-
a
d
g
j
6
.
7
&
c
f
8
9
2
#
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
b
e
h
k
n
p
u
w
i
L
O
R
V
Y
l
m
7
t
o
q
v
x
r
s
z
8
9
0
9
y
?
!
/
(
)
@
space
#
DIRECTORY
Pat Williams
555-1234
8. Press MENU/SELECT to store your new direc-
tory entry. The name and the telephone number
will then be shown on the screen. To change it
later, see page 28.
9. Press OFF/CLEAR to return to the DIRECTORY
menu. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to
the idle mode.
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Telephone operation
Directory search
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
To browse through the directory
1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list-
ing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be
displayed if there are no directory entries.
DIRECTORY
Andrew
555-6789
-OR-
You can also display the first listing in the
directory by first pressing MENU/SELECT, then
MENU/SELECT to choose DIRECTORY, then
press MENU/SELECT again to choose REVIEW.
DIRECTORY
Barbara
555-9876
2. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to browse
through the directory. Entries will be displayed
alphabetically by the first letter in the name.
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Telephone operation
Directory search
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display press OFF/CLEAR.
To return to the idle mode press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
To search by name
1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list-
ing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be
displayed if there are no directory entries.
2. When a name entry is displayed, press a dial
pad keys (2-9) to start a quick name search.
The directory will display the first name begin-
ning with the first letter associated with the
dial pad key, if there is an entry in the directory
that begins with that letter.
3. To see other names that start with the letters
on the dial pad key, keep pressing the key. The
names will be shown in alphabetical order.
For example, if you have name entries Jennifer,
Jessie, Kevin and Linda in your directory:
• If you press 5 (JKL) once, you will see Jennifer.
• If you press 5 (JKL) twice, you will see Jessie.
• If you press 5 (JKL) three times, you will see
Kevin.
• If you press 5 (JKL) four times, you will see
Linda.
• If you press 5 (JKL) five times, you will see
Jennifer again.
NOTES:
1. If there is no name entry matching the first letter of the
key you press, you will see a name entry that matches the
next letter of the key.
2. If you press a key (2-9) and there is no name entry to
match those letters, the directory will show the entry that
matches the next available letter in the directory.
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Telephone operation
To dial, delete or change entries
To dial, delete or change a directory entry (name and
number), the entry must be displayed on the hand-
set. Use directory search (pages 26-27) to display an
entry. To exit the directory press OFF/CLEAR.
To dial a displayed number
When a directory entry is displayed, press
PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the displayed
number.
To delete an entry
When a directory entry is displayed, press
DELETE to delete the displayed entry from the direc-
tory. Once deleted, an entry cannot be retrieved.
To change an entry
When a directory entry is displayed:
1. Press MENU/SELECT to modify the entry. You will
be prompted to EDIT NUMBER.
DIRECTORY
Andrew
555-6789
• Press the dial pad keys to add digits.
• Press DELETE to erase digits.
• Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to move
the cursor.
DIRECTORY
EDIT NUMBER
• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add a three-
second pause if desired.
555-1234
•
Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then CID/-VOLUME or
DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to a previously dialed
number. Press MENU/SELECT to add the redial
number to the entry.
DIRECTORY
EDIT NAME
Andy
2. Press MENU/SELECT. You will be prompted to
EDIT NAME.
DIRECTORY
Andy
555-1234
• Press the dial pad keys to add characters
(page 25).
• Press DELETE to erase characters.
• Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to
move the cursor.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
4. Press OFF/CLEAR to return to the DIRECTORY
menu. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to
the idle mode.
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Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation
Information about caller ID with call waiting
This product has a caller ID function with call
waiting feature which works with service from
your local telephone company.
CHRISTINE SMITH
908-555-0100
NOV23 10:01AM
Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name
and telephone number of the caller before
answering the telephone, even while on another
call.
It may be necessary to change your telephone
service to use this feature. Contact your
telephone company if:
• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but
as separate services (you may need combined
service).
• You have only caller ID service, or only call
waiting service.
• You do not have any caller ID or call waiting
services.
This product can be used with regular caller ID service,
or this product’s other features can be used without
subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID
with call waiting service.
There are fees for caller ID services. In addition,
services may not be available in all areas.
Depending on your service, the caller’s number, or
the caller’s name and number may be displayed. This
product can provide information only if both you and
the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if
both telephone companies use compatible equipment.
The time and date are sent by the telephone company
along with the call information.
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Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation
How caller ID works
If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by
your local telephone company, information about
each caller will be displayed between the first and
second ring.
CHRISTINE SMITH
908-555-0100
NOV23 10:01AM
Appears when
the call is missed
and un-reviewed.
CALL LOGNEW
CHRISTINE SMITH
908-555-0100
Caller’s name
Caller’s number
NOV 23 10:01AM
Time of call
Date of call
Information about the last 50 incoming calls is
stored in the call log. You can review the call log
to find out who has called and return the call or
save the caller’s name and number into the direc-
tory.
When the call log is full, the oldest entry is delet-
ed to make room for new incoming call informa-
tion.
If a call is answered before the information
appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the
call log.
NOTE: Caller ID features will work only if both you and the
caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both tele-
phone companies use compatible equipment.
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Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation
Memory match
Names of callers will be displayed only if the infor-
mation is provided by your local telephone com-
pany.
Chris
908-555-0100
If the telephone number of the caller exactly match-
es a telephone number in your directory, the name
that appears on the screen will match the corre-
sponding name already in the directory.
NOV23 10:01AM
Example: If Christine Smith calls, her name will
appear as Chris if this is how it was entered in the
directory.
NOTE: The number shown in your caller ID will be in
the format sent by the telephone company. The tele-
phone company usually delivers ten-digit telephone
numbers (area code plus telephone number). If the
telephone number of the person calling does not
exactly match a number in your directory, the name will
appear as delivered by the telephone company. For
example if the telephone company includes the area
code and the directory number does not, the name will
appear as delivered by the telephone company.
Missed calls
When a handset is in idle mode with un-reviewed
calls, its screen will show XX MISSED CALLS.
HANDSET 1
4 MISSED CALLS
10:01AM
Un-reviewed entries will be counted as missed
calls when the telephone is idle. Each time a call
log entry marked NEW is reviewed, the number of
missed calls decreases by one.
If there are too many missed calls and you
don’t want to un-reviewed them one by one
but still want to keep them in the caller ID log,
press and hold
OFF/CLEAR for four seconds
when the handset is idle. All reviewed entries in
the caller ID log will be considered old and the
counter is reset to 0.
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Caller ID operation
To review the call log
To review the call log
HANDSET 1
4 MISSED CALLS
4:30 PM
Press CID/-VOLUME to review the call log. The call
log displays the caller ID entries in reverse chron-
ological order. The most recent call is displayed
first. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll
through the list as shown at left. Press OFF/CLEAR to
return to the idle screen.
NEW
CALL LOG
Pat Williams
555-1234
NOV 23 10:31AM
NEW
CALL LOG
Jeffrey Adams
555-9876
NOTE: You can also display the caller ID entries in the call log,
when handset is idle, press MENU/SELECT, then CID/-VOLUME
to choose CALL LOG, and then press MENU/SELECT.
NOV 23 10:21AM
To return a call
NEW
CALL LOG
Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to call the displayed
number.
Chris Thompson
908-555-0100
NOV 23 10:11AM
Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code
that may not be required for local calls, or without a
1 that may be needed for long distance calls. If the
number displayed is not in the correct format, you
can change how it is dialed.
-OR-
NEW
CALL LOG
To change the number before dialing, press # repeat-
edly to see different dialing options (you can choose
to dial with or without an area code, and with or
without the 1), then press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER
to dial the number.
Chris Thompson
1-908-555-0100
NOV 23 10:11AM
NEW
CALL LOG
Chris Thompson
1-555-0100
Other options while reviewing the call log
•
Press DELETE to delete the current entry from the
call log.
NOV 23 10:11AM
• Press and hold DELETE to delete all entries from
the call log. When asked to confirm, press
MENU/SELECT to delete all entries, or press OFF/CLEAR
to exit without deleting any entries.
NEW
CALL LOG
Chris Thompson
555-0100
NOV 23 10:11AM
• PressMENU/SELECT to copy this entry into the directory.
If the name or number is not provided, you will be
prompted to enter them (page 25).
• Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to the idle
screen.
NOTE: If neither the name nor number are not provided,
UNABLE TO SAVE will be displayed.
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Appendix
Screen icons, indicator lights & tones
Screen icons & alert tones
Screen icons
Battery charging (animated display).
HANDSET 1
Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone
base to recharge.
MUTE
NEW
Speakerphone is in use.
10:01AM
11/23
New voicemail messages are received.
Ringer off.
MUTE
NEW
Microphone is muted.
Missed and un-reviewed calls.
Handset alert tones
Two short beeps
Four short beeps
Two beeps
The volume level is at the maximum or minimum setting.
Low battery warning.
Out of range from the telephone base while on a call.
Command completed successfully.
Confirmation tone
Indicator lights
CHARGE/IN USE
• On when the cordless handset is properly
positioned to charge in the telephone base.
• Flashes quickly while receiving incoming ringing.
• Flashes when the handset is in use, or
when another telephone is in use on the
same line.
VOICEMAIL
Flashes when there are new voicemail
(requires voicemail service from your local
telephone company).
SPEAKER
On when speakerphone is in use.
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Appendix
Handset display screen messages
Screen display messages
XX MISSED CALLS
ALREADY SAVED
There are new calls in the caller ID log.
The telephone number you have
entered is already stored in the direc-
tory.
CALL LOG EMPTY
CHARGING
You are accessing an empty call log.
A handset with a low battery has been
placed to charge in the telephone base
or charger.
CONNECTING ...
The handset has lost connection with
the telephone base.
DIRECTORY EMPTY
ENDED
You are accessing an empty directory.
You have just disconnected a call.
INCOMING
CALL
There is an incoming call.
LINE IN USE
Another telephone on the same line is
in use.
LIST FULL
You are attempting to save to a full
directory.
LOW BATTERY
The battery needs to be recharged.
MICROPHONE ON
MUTE has been turned off and the person
on the other end can hear you.
MICROPHONE MUTED The handset microphone is now muted.
NEW VOICE MAIL
NO LINE
There are new voicemail messages.
There is no telephone line connected.
During a call, the handset is no longer
connected with the telephone base. Try
moving it closer to the telephone base.
NO SIGNAL,
CALL ENDED
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Handset display screen messages
Screen display messages
The telephone base is paging the handset.
** PAGING **
PHONE
The handset is in use.
PLACE
IN CHARGER
Battery power is very low. Place the hand-
set in the telephone base or charger to
recharge.
SPEAKER
SAVED
The handset speakerphone is in use.
The call log entry was saved to the directory
successfully.
The battery is not installed or not installed
properly in the handset.
-OR-
WARNING
CHECK BATTERY!
The battery needs to be replaced.
-OR-
An incorrect battery has been installed by
mistake. Use only the supplied recharge-
able battery or replacement battery (model
27910, part number 89-0099-00-00) or
equivalent. To order a replacement battery,
or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1
(866) 288-4268.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For
In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
My telephone
does not work
at all.
• Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly
(page 7). For optimum daily performance, return the cord-
less handset to the telephone base after use.
• Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an
outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the
telephone base and the modular wall jack.
• Unplug the telephone’s electrical power. Wait for approxi-
mately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one
minute for the cordless handset and base to synchronize.
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16
hours.
• Remove and re-insert the battery. If that still does not work,
it may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer
to the Battery installation & charging section of this user's
manual (page 7).
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone line wall
jack and plug in a working telephone. If this telephone does
not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or the local
service. Call the local telephone company.
There is no dial • First, try all the above suggestions.
tone.
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. It
might be out of range.
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try install-
ing a new telephone line cord.
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and
connect a different telephone. If there is no dial tone on the
telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local ser-
vice. Contact your local telephone company.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
I cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions.
• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if
the cordless handset takes a second or two to synchronize
with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an
extra second before dialing.
• Check that all the telephones connected to the same
telephone line are hung up.
• Makes sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode
(pulse dial or tone dial) for the service in your area. Refer
to the Handset settings section of this user’s manual (page
16) to set the dial mode.
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same
problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service.
Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).
• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television,
radio, or other appliances may cause the telephone to not
dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background
noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dialing,
or dialing from another room in your home with less back-
ground noise.
• Place the handset in the base or charger for recharging.
LOW BATTERY
is displayed on
screen.
• Remove and re-install the battery and use it normally until
fully discharged, then recharge the handset on the tele-
phone base or charger for 16 hours.
• If the above measures do not correct the problem, the bat-
tery may need to be replaced.
The battery does • Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or
not charge in the
handset or the
handset battery
does not accept
charge.
charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the telephone base
or charger should be on.
• If the cordless handset is in the charger or in the telephone
base but the CHARGE light is not on, refer to The CHARGE
light is off in this section (page 38).
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
• It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer
to the Battery installation & charging section of this user's
manual (page 7).
• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the
Limited warranty section of this user’s manual (page 49)
for further instruction.
The CHARGE
• Clean the metallic charging contacts on the cordless hand-
set each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive
fabric.
light is off.
Metallic charging contacts
• Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords are
plugged in correctly and securely.
• Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before
plugging it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless
handset and telephone base to reset.
• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the
Limited warranty section of this user’s manual for further
instruction (page 49).
The telephone • Make sure the ringer is on. (page 22)
does not ring
• Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are
when there is an
incoming call.
plugged in properly (page 6).
• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone
base. Move it closer to the telephone base.
• There may be too many extension telephones on the tele-
phone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try
unplugging some of them.
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same
problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service.
Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply).
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your
cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far
away as possible from the following electronic devices:
wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular
telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors,
televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances,
and other cordless telephones.
• Test a working telephone at the same telephone jack. If
another telephone has the same problem, the problem is in
the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone company
(charges may apply).
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try install-
ing a new telephone line cord.
• Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the
telephone base.
• Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the tele-
phone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.
My telephone • The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone
rings but when I
try to answer the
call the hand-
set screen shows
CONNECTING…
base. Move closer to the telephone base and try to answer
the call.
CONNECTING... Ensure that the telephone base is powered up.
displays on my
cordless handset.
• Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one
minute to allow the cordless handset and telephone base to
resynchronize channels.
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You
might have moved out of range.
• If the cordless handset is in its telephone base and the
CHARGE light does not come on, refer to The CHARGE light
is off section in this troubleshooting guide (page 38).
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the telephone base’s elec-
trical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow
up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone
base to reset.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
• Other electronic products can cause interference with your
cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away
from these types of electronic devices as possible. These
devices include: routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers,
cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal
computers, kitchen appliances and cordless telephones.
There is noise or • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the
interference dur-
ing a telephone
conversation.
telephone base.
• Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the
same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference.
Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet.
My calls fade out • Other electronic products can cause interference to your
or cut in and out
when I am using
the cordless
handset.
cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far
away as possible from the following electronic devices:
wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular
telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors,
televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances,
and other cordless telephones.
• If you have a headset plugged into the handset, try unplug-
ging it and firmly plugging it in again.
• Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as your
telephone. It is normal to experience static on your tele-
phone while the microwave oven is operating. Do not install
this telephone in the same outlet or near a microwave
oven.
• 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 solves the problem, re-locate
your telephone or modem farther apart from each other, or
use a different surge protector.
• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the
operating range. Try moving the base to another location,
preferably a higher location for better reception.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
• Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and
plug in a corded telephone. If calls are still not clear, the
problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Contact
your local service company (charges may apply).
• Other cordless telephones and 802.11 wireless routers that
are used for home computer networks both use internal
radios to communicate. The radios may interfere with one
another. You can improve the performance of your cordless
telephones and your router by:
a. Positioning your new telephone as far away from any
other already installed cordless telephone in your home
as possible. This will hinder the interference of the two
systems with one another.
b. Positioning your telephone base as far as possible from
your router, computer or any other computer devices.
c. Selecting channels 4 through 10 for your router (refer to
your router’s user manual for more information).
• Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL
filter installed at every telephone jack that has a telephone
connected to it. Contact your DSL service provider for filter
information
I hear other calls • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack.
when using the
telephone.
Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls,
the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call
your local telephone company.
My caller ID
features are not
working properly.
• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to
this service from your local telephone company for this fea-
ture to work on your telephone.
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports
caller ID.
• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use
equipment which are compatible with caller ID service.
• If you subscribe to DSL service, install a noise filter to
the telephone line between the telephone base and the
telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider
for filter information.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
The system does
not receive caller
ID or the system
does not display
caller ID during
call waiting.
• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting fea-
tures services provided by the local telephone company.
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports
caller ID.
• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use
equipment which are compatible with caller ID service.
• If you subscribe to DSL service, install a noise filter to
the telephone line between the telephone base and the
telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider
for filter information.
Common cure • If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting the
for electronic
equipment.
cordless handset in the telephone base or the charger. If it
does not seem to respond, try the following (in the order
listed):
1. Disconnect the power to the telephone base.
2. Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset.
3. Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the
telephone base.
4. Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset
into the telephone base or charger.
5. Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize its connection
with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to
take place.
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Appendix
Important safety instructions
This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may
appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to
reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
Safety information
• Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all
markings on the product.
• Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight
chance of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas
leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area where gas
is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the base is also away
from the area.
• 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.
• 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 in this
user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is damaged,
refer to the limited warranty. Do not open this product except as may be direct-
ed in your user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly
may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.
• If this product has user-replaceable batteries, replace batteries only as
described in your user’s manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries — they
contain caustic chemicals.
• If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polarized plug with
one wide prong, it may not fit in non-polarized outlets. Do not defeat the
purpose of these plugs. If they do not fit in your outlet, the outlet should be
replaced by an electrician.
CAUTION: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replace-
1 (866) 288-4268.
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Important safety instructions
Especially about cordless telephones
• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create
some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the
handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone con-
versations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of
the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless phone
conversations as being as private as those on corded phones.
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be
connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not
be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset
if the telephone base is unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical
power is interrupted.
• Power adapter: The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a
vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug
in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet.
• 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
interference.
• Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either nickel-cadmium or nickel-
metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batteries in
order not to short the battery with conducting 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-cadmium rechargeable batteries: Must be recycled or disposed of
properly. Do not dispose of in household garbage. Do not burn or puncture. Like
other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic
material which could cause injury.
™
The RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an indus-
try program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of
service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of
replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may call 1-800-8-BATTERY for locations accept-
ing spent nickel-cadmium Batteries.
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Important safety instructions
• 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 could release caustic material which could
cause injury.
The RBRC™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an indus-
try 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 retailer of
replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may call 1-800-8-BATTERY for locations accept-
ing spent nickel-metal hydride Batteries.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led
a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless
telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration, WTR had recommended to physicians that:
Pacemaker patients
• Should keep wireless phones at least six inches from the pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless phones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a
breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
• Should use the wireless phone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from
other persons using wireless phones.
Especially about telephones answering systems
Two-way recording: This unit does not sound warning beeps to let the other
party know that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compli-
ance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone
call, you should start the recording process and then inform the other party
that you are recording the call.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FCC Part 68 & ACTA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require-
ments adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).
The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things,
a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be pro-
vided to your local telephone company upon request.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the
telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical
requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular
plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a com-
patible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally
be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See
Installation Instructions in the user’s manual.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you
may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called.
The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the
US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all
areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please
contact your local telephone company.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired
alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection
of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company 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 authorized agents. For repair procedures,
follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone com-
pany may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company
is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practi-
cal, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to
correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make chang-
es in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper
functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if
such changes are planned.
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FCC Part 68 & ACTA
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid
compatible.
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emer-
gency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you
do store or test emergency numbers, please:
• Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hang-
ing up.
• Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late
evening.
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FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a
Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules.
These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harm-
ful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 recep-
tion, 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio
frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according
to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to
comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of
the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the
user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20
cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to
only use the supplied AT&T belt clip.
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Limited warranty
The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty
service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: In the
In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
1. What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product warrants to the holder of
a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER” or “you”) that the product and
all accessories provided in the sales package (“PRODUCT”) are free from
defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms
and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with
the PRODUCT operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only
to the CONSUMER for products purchased and used in the United States of
America and Canada.
2. What will be done if the PRODUCT is not free from defects in materials
and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“materially defective
PRODUCT”)?
During the limited warranty period, the manufacturer’s authorized service
representative will repair or replace 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 will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair
or replacement of the PRODUCT, at the manufacturer’s option, is your
exclusive remedy. The manufacturer will return repaired or replacement
products to you in working condition. 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 period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement
PRODUCT is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-
year limited warranty; whichever is longer.
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Limited warranty
4. What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
• PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other
physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling,
neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; or
• PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification
by anyone other than an authorized service representative of the manufac-
turer; or
• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal
conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or
• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-AT&T
accessories; or
• PRODUCT whose warranty/quality stickers, PRODUCT serial number plates
or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illeg-
ible; or
• PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the
United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional
purposes (including but not limited to products used for rental purposes); or
• PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); or
• Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and instal-
lation or repair of systems outside the unit.
5. How do you get warranty service?
To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1 (800) 222-3111.
In Canada, please dial 1 (866) 288-4268. NOTE: Before calling for service,
please review the user’s manual - a check of the PRODUCT controls and fea-
tures may save you a service call.
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage
during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling
charges incurred in the transport of the PRODUCT(s) to the service location.
The manufacturer will return repaired or replaced PRODUCT under this limited
warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. The man-
ufacturer assumes no risk for damage or loss of the PRODUCT in transit. If the
PRODUCT failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase
does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, the manufacturer will notify
you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further
repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for
the repair of products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
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Limited warranty
6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service?
You must:
a. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT
to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or dif-
ficulty; and
b. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT
purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date 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 exclusively
describes all of the manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding the PRODUCT.
There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modi-
fications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such mod-
ification.
State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or prov-
ince 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 limited to one year from date of purchase. Some
states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall the
manufacturer be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or
similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inabil-
ity to use the PRODUCT or other associated equipment, the cost of substi-
tute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this
PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclu-
sion may not apply to you.
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
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Technical specifications
RF frequency band
2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz
2400 MHz -- 2483.5 MHz
95
(handset to base)
RF frequency band
(base to handset)
Channels
Operating temperature
32°F — 122°F
0°C — 50°C
Telephone base voltage
(AC adapter input)
AC117V 60Hz
Telephone base voltage
(AC adapter output)
DC9V 400mA
Handset voltage
3.6V 600mAh Ni-MH battery
DC9V 150mA
Charger voltage
(AC adapter output)
Telephone operating range
This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the handset(s) and tele-
phone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary
with the locations of the telephone base and handset(s), the weather, the lay-
out, and the construction of your home or office.
2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum frequency hopping technology
The technology digitally transmits your voice across multiple channels in
2.4GHz frequencies to provide enhanced range, ultimate sound clarity and
advanced privacy against eavesdropping on your calls, while not interfering
with wireless routers.
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Index
A
H
Alert tones, 33
Answering calls, 11
Hands-free use, 11
Handset locator, 13
Headset, 10
B
Battery charging, 7
Battery installation, 7
Belt clip, 10
I
Important safety instructions, 43
Incoming call log, 29
Incoming calls answering, 11
Indicator lights, 33
Brightness, 21
C
Call log, 29
K
Call waiting, 14
Caller ID, 29-32
Clear voice mail indication, 18
Contrast, 20
Key tone, 19
L
Language, 16
Last number redial, 12
Low battery, 7
D
Delete call log entries, 32
Delete redial entries, 12
Dial Type, 16
Dialing,
M
from a CID record, 32
directory dialing, 28
Directory, 23
Making calls, 11
Menus, 16
Mute, 15
delete entries, 28
dial number, 28
edit entries, 28
N
name search, 27
new entries, 24
DSL filter, 6
Names,
enter into directory, 25
search for, 27
E
O
Elapsed time, 11
Ending calls, 11
Operating range, 52
F
P
FCC and ACTA, 46
Part checklist, 4
Predial, 11
Power adapter, 6
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Index
Q
Quick reference guide, 2-3
R
Receiving calls, 11
Recharging, 7
Redial, 12
Ring silencing, 12
Ringer melody, 19
Ringer volume, 22
S
Screen display messages, 34
Screen icons, 33
Search for names, 27
Speakerphone, 11
T
Tabletop mounting, 9
Technical specifications, 52
Telephone base installation, 5-6
Temporary ring silencing, 12
Temporay tone dialing, 15
Troubleshooting, 36
V
Volume control, 14
W
Wall mounting, 8
Wallpaper, 20
Warranty, 49
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