AT&T EL52501 user manual To access the redial list while on a call, To exit the call

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Telephone operation

Options while on calls

To access the redial list while on a call:

1.Press redial/pause. The screen shows the number most recently called. If it is not the desired number, press redial/pause. Press DIR, CID or redial/pause repeatedly to scroll to the desired number.

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2. Press menu/select. The handset dials the displayed number.

notes:

•While on a call, you cannot edit a directory entry or redial entry, or copy a caller ID entry into the directory.

•If someone else is already using the directory, speed dial list, caller ID history or answering system, when you attempt to access one of them, the screen shows not available at this time.

•Press OFF/Cancel to exit directory, caller ID history or redial list and return to the call without dialing the displayed number.

Join a call in progress

If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call:

• Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER on another system handset.

To exit the call:

• Press OFF/Cancel or place the handset in the telephone base or charger.

The call does not end until all handsets hang up.

note: For models with 2 to 4 handsets, all handsets can be used at the same time on an outside call. For models with five handsets, you can use a maximum of 4 handsets. If the fifth handset attempts to join the call, the handset screen shows unable to call. Try again.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist EL52201/EL52251 EL52301/EL52351 EL52401/EL52501 Table of contentsIndex Caller IDAnswering system AppendixAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Main menu Important information Telephone base and charger installationCharge light Battery installation and chargingBattery installation This side up facingBattery charging Low batteryPlace in charger Tabletop to wall mount installation Wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu structure Menu overviewHandset settings Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicator To manually turn off the new voicemail indicatorsClear voicemail indication Set date/time Key toneHome area code Dial modeTelephone base ringer volume Answering system settingsSetting Pages To silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone base Making, answering and ending callsMaking a call To make a call On-hook dialing predialingAnswering a call SpeakerphoneEnding a call Speaker to dial RedialView numbers in the redial list Call a number from the redial listDelete a number in the redial list Copy a number from the redial list to the directoryOptions while on calls Chain dialing To access the directory while on a callTo access the caller ID history while on a call Temporary tone dialingTo exit the call To access the redial list while on a callPress /handset locator on the telephone base Handset locatorTo start the paging tone To stop the paging toneTo answer the incoming outside call IntercomMake and answer an intercom call Answer an incoming call during an intercom callScreen shows other handset is calling Call transfer using intercomDirectory overview Add a new contact Create directory entriesCharacter chart Characters by number of key pressAdd a predialed telephone number to the directory Review the directory Review directory entriesSearch by name Delete a directory entry Dial, delete and edit a directory entrySee Review directory entries on page 29 or Search by Dial a directory numberEntry to a speed dial location above to enter the speed Speed dial locationsDial a speed dial number About caller ID Information about caller ID with call waitingAbout home area code Caller ID history How caller ID history call log worksMemory match Missed new calls indicator Caller ID operationReasons for missing caller ID information View the dialing options View the caller ID historyDial a caller ID history number To delete all caller ID history entriesMenu/select Save a caller ID history entry in the directory Announcement above AnnouncementTo play the current announcement To record a new announcementUsing the handset Using the telephone baseAnswer on/off Number of rings To change the settingsCall screening Press menu/select to select Call screeningMessage alert tone Remote access codeTo change the remote access code To change the settingRecording time Answering system and voicemail indicators Using the answering system and voicemail togetherAnswering system overview Call screening at the base Voice promptsMessage capacity Answering system new message indicationCall intercept Call screening at the handsetTo listen to messages at the handset Message playbackListen to messages To listen to messages at the telephone baseWhen messages are playing on the telephone base When messages are playing on the handsetOptions during playback Old messages? Delete all old messagesTo delete all old messages at the telephone base To delete all old messages at the telephone handsetRecording and playing memos Record a memoPlay back memos Message window displays Remotely access the answering system Remote accessRemote access Speaker light Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesHandset indicator lights Screen iconsAns. On/off light Telephone base indicator lightsHandset alert tones Telephone base alert tonesHandset display screen messages Handset display screen messages Cannot dial out TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all Cannot get a dial toneMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Charge light is off Batteries do not hold a chargeExperience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone Hear other calls while using my telephoneMy calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call My caller ID isn’t working My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a callDifficulty hearing messages Icon shows on the display and I don’t know whyCannot retrieve voicemail messages Incomplete messagesAnswering system does not respond to the remote commands Answering system announces Time and date not setAnswering system does not record messages Common cure for electronic equipment Announcement is not clearAvoid water MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Taking care of your telephoneEspecially about cordless telephones Important safety informationEspecially about telephone answering systems Industry Canada FCC Part 68 and ActaFCC Part Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover?How long is the limited warranty period? Other limitations How do you get warranty service?Technical specifications Dect 6.0 digital technologyTelephone operating range Index Index Playback Remote access wallet cardAction During message