AT&T EL52501 Temporary tone dialing, Chain dialing, To access the directory while on a call

Page 26

Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Temporary tone dialing

If you have dial-pulse (rotary) dialing service only, you can temporarily switch from pulse-tone dialing to touch-tone dialing during a call.

1. During a call, press tone. Touch-tones are sent when you press dialing keys.

2.Use the dialing keys to enter the number.

3.The telephone automatically returns to pulse dial mode after you end the call.

Chain dialing

While on a call, you can initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID history 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 access the directory while on a call:

1.Press menu/select.

2.Press CID or DIR to scroll to >Directory, then press menu/select.

3.Press CID or DIR to scroll or use the dialing keys

(0-9) to find the desired entry (see Search by name on page 29).

4.Press menu/select. The telephone automatically dials the displayed number.

To access the caller ID history while on a call:

1.Press menu/select.

2.Press CID or DIR to scroll to >Call log, then press menu/select.

3.Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired entry. If necessary to view the dialing options, press # (pound key). See View the dialing options on page 36 for more details.

PHONE 0:01:30 888-722-7702

10:30PM 11/20

>DIRECTORY

CALL LOG

Charlie Johnson

888-883-2445

ROBERT BROWN 800-360-4121

4.Press menu/select. The telephone automatically dials the displayed number.

10:30PM 11/20

21

Image 26

Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents EL52201/EL52251 EL52301/EL52351 EL52401/EL52501Appendix Caller IDAnswering system IndexAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Main menu Telephone base and charger installation Important informationThis side up facing Battery installation and chargingBattery installation Charge lightPlace in charger Battery chargingLow battery Wall mount installation Tabletop to wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu overview Menu structureHandset settings Clear voicemail indication Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicatorTo manually turn off the new voicemail indicators Key tone Set date/timeDial mode Home area codeSetting Pages Telephone base ringer volumeAnswering system settings On-hook dialing predialing Making, answering and ending callsMaking a call To make a call To silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone baseEnding a call Answering a callSpeakerphone Call a number from the redial list RedialView numbers in the redial list Speaker to dialCopy a number from the redial list to the directory Delete a number in the redial listOptions while on calls Temporary tone dialing To access the directory while on a callTo access the caller ID history while on a call Chain dialingTo access the redial list while on a call To exit the callTo stop the paging tone Handset locatorTo start the paging tone Press /handset locator on the telephone baseAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call IntercomMake and answer an intercom call To answer the incoming outside callCall transfer using intercom Screen shows other handset is callingDirectory overview Create directory entries Add a new contactAdd a predialed telephone number to the directory Character chartCharacters by number of key press Search by name Review the directoryReview directory entries Dial a directory number Dial, delete and edit a directory entrySee Review directory entries on page 29 or Search by Delete a directory entrySpeed dial locations Entry to a speed dial location above to enter the speedDial a speed dial number About home area code About caller IDInformation about caller ID with call waiting Memory match Caller ID historyHow caller ID history call log works Reasons for missing caller ID information Missed new calls indicatorCaller ID operation View the caller ID history View the dialing optionsMenu/select Dial a caller ID history numberTo delete all caller ID history entries Save a caller ID history entry in the directory To record a new announcement AnnouncementTo play the current announcement Announcement aboveAnswer on/off Using the handsetUsing the telephone base Press menu/select to select Call screening To change the settingsCall screening Number of ringsTo change the setting Remote access codeTo change the remote access code Message alert toneRecording time Answering system overview Answering system and voicemail indicatorsUsing the answering system and voicemail together Answering system new message indication Voice promptsMessage capacity Call screening at the baseCall screening at the handset Call interceptTo listen to messages at the telephone base Message playbackListen to messages To listen to messages at the handsetOptions during playback When messages are playing on the telephone baseWhen messages are playing on the handset To delete all old messages at the telephone handset Delete all old messagesTo delete all old messages at the telephone base Old messages?Play back memos Recording and playing memosRecord a memo Message window displays Remote access Remotely access the answering systemRemote access Screen icons Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesHandset indicator lights Speaker lightTelephone base alert tones Telephone base indicator lightsHandset alert tones Ans. On/off lightHandset display screen messages Handset display screen messages Cannot get a dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all Cannot dial outMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Batteries do not hold a charge Charge light is offMy calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset Experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphoneHear other calls while using my telephone 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 workingIncomplete messages Icon shows on the display and I don’t know whyCannot retrieve voicemail messages Difficulty hearing messagesAnswering system does not record messages Answering system does not respond to the remote commandsAnswering system announces Time and date not set Announcement is not clear Common cure for electronic equipmentTaking care of your telephone MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephonesEspecially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry CanadaFCC Part How long is the limited warranty period? Limited warrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover? How do you get warranty service? Other limitationsTelephone operating range Technical specificationsDect 6.0 digital technology Index Index During message Remote access wallet cardAction Playback