AT&T EL52500, EL52510, EL52450 Handset locator, To start the paging tone, To stop the paging tone

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Telephone operation

Handset locator

You can use the handset locator feature to find misplaced handsets.

To start the paging tone:

•Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds.

To stop the paging tone:

• Press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, , or #) on the handset(s).

-OR-

• Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base.

-OR-

• Put the handset in the telephone base or charger.

NOTES:

• If you press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE on a handset, the ringer of that handset is silenced but the paging tone continues on the other handsets.

•If the handset is accessing the answering system, on a call (intercom call or outside call), or out of range, that handset does not beep when paged.

•You cannot use the handset locator feature while the telephone base is playing messages or the answering system is being accessed remotely.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents Answering system settings Caller IDAnswering system operation AppendixAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Using menus Main menuTelephone base and charger installation Important InformationBattery installation Battery installation and chargingCharge light Battery charging Battery indicators Battery status ActionPlace in Charger Handset X at leastWall mount installation Tabletop to wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu overview Menu structureHandset settings Ringer volumePress MENU/SELECT to select Ringer Volume Ringer toneVoicemail waiting visual message waiting indicator Clear voicemail indicationKey tone Set date/timeDial mode Answering system settingsHome area code Telephone base ringer volume Making, answering and ending a call Making a call To make a callOn-hook dialing predialing To silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone baseSpeakerphone Answering a callEnding a call Redial To delete a number from the redial list Options while on calls To access the directory while on a call To access the caller ID history while on a callTemporary tone dialing Chain dialingTo access the redial list while on a call Join a call in processTo start the paging tone Handset locatorTo stop the paging tone Intercom To make and answer an intercom callTo answer an incoming call during an intercom call To answer the incoming outside callCall transfer using intercom Directory overview Create directory entries To create a new directory entryDial To add a predialed telephone number to the directoryKey To review directory entries Reviewing the directoryTo search by name To delete a directory entry Dialing, deleting and editing a directory entryTo edit a directory entry To clear a speed dial location Speed dial locationsDirectory Empty To dial a speed dial number About caller ID Information about caller ID with call waitingAbout home area code To view the dialing options onHow caller ID history call log works Caller ID historyMemory match Caller ID operation Missed new calls indicatorReasons for missing caller ID information To review the caller ID history To view the dialing optionsTo dial a caller ID history number To delete all caller ID history entriesSaving a caller ID history entry in the directory Answering system setup Using the handsetUsing the telephone base Answering on/offTo play the current announcement AnnouncementTo record a new announcement Call screening setup To delete your announcementPress MENU/SELECT to select Call Screening Number of ringsRemote access code Message alert toneAnswering system and voicemail About answering system and voicemailAnswering system new message indication Icon and XX NEW MessagesAnswering system overview Voice promptsMessage capacity Call screeningCall intercept Temporarily turning off the message alert toneMessage playback To listen to messagesTo listen to messages at the telephone base To listen to messages at the handsetWhen messages are playing on the handset When messages are playing on the telephone baseOptions during playback To delete all old messages To delete all old messages at the telephone baseTo delete all old messages at the handset Delete ALL OLD, the screen shows no MessageTo record a memo Recording and playing memosTo play back memos Message window displays Remote access To remotely access the answering systemRemote access Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Handset indicator lightsScreen icons ANS onTelephone base indicator lights Handset alert tonesTelephone base alert tones ANS ON/OFF lightHandset display screen messages Phone Troubleshooting My telephone doesn’t work at allCannot get a dial tone Cannot dial outMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Batteries do not hold a charge Charge light is offHear other calls while using my telephone Experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphoneMy calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a call My caller ID isn’t workingIcon shows on the display and I don’t know why Cannot retrieve voicemail messagesDifficulty hearing messages Answering system does not respond to remote commandsAnswering system announces Time and date not set Answering system does not record messages Announcement is not clearCommon cure for electronic equipment Maintenance Cleaning your telephoneTaking care of your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephonesEspecially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry CanadaFCC Part What does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow long is the limited warranty period? How do you get warranty service? Other limitationsDect 6.0 digital technology Technical specificationsTelephone operating range Index Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet cardDuring playback