AT&T E2116 user manual Telephone base installation

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Getting Started

Telephone base installation

Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location in a central location within the home and:

•Away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (for example,WiFi).

•Away from other electronic equipment, microwave oven, television, computer, etc.

•If you need to install your phone within the same room as other cordless phones or wireless products, you may need to select a different channel for your router and or change the channel on your phone’s handsets (see page 14).

Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Plug the telephone line cord into a tele- phone jack.

NOTE: Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1-800-222-3111. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

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Contents GHz Cordless Telephone E2116 Need HELP? Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting See Table of contents GHz Cordless Telephone E2116Press to make or answer a call Quick reference guideDate Time During a call, press to mute microphone see Telephone Base Press to page the cordless handsetParts checklist Telephone baseCaller ID and Call Waiting Battery Pack for Cordless HandsetBefore you begin Telephone Operating RangeTelephone base installation Press down on tab to open the battery door Battery installation & chargingIs low Wall mounting Plug telephone line cord into telephone cord wall jackInstall belt clip as shown below if desired Belt clip & optional headsetChoose cordless handset ringer sound Choose cordless handset ringer volumeSet cordless handset display date and time Clear Voice Mail for all cordless handsets Choose dial modeChoose cordless handset display language Hands-free speakerphone calls Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering calls Last number redialBase operation Handset LocatorOptions while on calls Memory capacity Speed dialingTo call a Speed Dial number Speed dialingTo enter a Speed Dial number To edit or delete a Speed Dial numberEntering names into directory To enter a nameOptions while entering numbers Entering numbers into directoryTo enter a number To assign a distinctive ringTo search alphabetically Directory searchTo browse through the directory To call a displayed numberTo delete an entry Changing directory entriesTo edit an entry To make an entry into a Speed Dial entryCall log How Caller ID worksCaller’s name Compatible equipmentOn-Screen Message Reason About namesMissed calls To return a call To review your call logTo review your call log Other optionsExample To dial a call log entryDialing options Number displayed asTo delete all call log entries To delete call log entriesTo delete a single call log entry Call log clearedEdit number as desired To add entries to phone directoryEdit name as desired Entry added to phone directoryDisplay screen messages, lights and tones Screen display messagesIndicator lights Alert tonesTroubleshooting My phone doesn’t work at allCAN’T Hear other calls while using my phone Hear noise Charge light is off Important Safety Instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers Pacemaker PatientsFCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part Limited Warranty What does this limited warranty cover?Limited Warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Technical specifications Index