AT&T EL52401, EL52351, EL52301, EL52201, EL52251 user manual User’s manual, Table of contents

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User’s manual

EL52201/EL52251/

EL52301/EL52351/EL52401

DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting

Table of contents
Getting started
Quick reference guide	2
Telephone base and charger installation	4
Battery installation and charging	5
Battery installation	5
Battery charging	6
Wall mount installation	7
Tabletop to wall mount installation	7
Wall mount to tabletop installation	9
Telephone settings
Menu overview	10
Handset settings	11
Ringer volume	11
Ringer tone	11
LCD language	11
Voicemail waiting (visual message
waiting) indicator	12
Clear voicemail indication	12
Key tone	13
Set date/time	13
Home area code	14
Dial mode	14
Telephone base ringer volume	15
Answering system settings	15
Telephone operation
Making, answering and ending calls	16
Making a call	16
Temporary ringer silencing	16
Answering a call	17
Speakerphone	17
Ending a call	17

Redial	18
View numbers in the redial list	18
Call a number from the redial list	18
Copy a number from the redial list to
the directory	19
Delete a number in the redial list	19
Options while on calls	20
Volume control	20
Mute	20
Flash/call waiting	20
Temporary tone dialing	21
Chain dialing	21
Join a call in progress	22
Handset locator	23
Intercom	24
Make and answer an intercom call	24
Answer an incoming call during an
intercom call	24
Call transfer using intercom	25
Directory
Directory overview	26
Shared directory	26
Directory memory capacity	26
Exiting the directory	26
Speed dial overview	26
Create directory entries	27
Add a new contact	27
Add a predialed telephone number to
the directory	28
Review the directory	29
Review directory entries	29
Search by name	29

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Contents User’s manual Canada version Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents User’s manualAnswering system Caller IDAppendix Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Main menu Telephone base and charger installation Important informationBattery installation and charging Battery installationThis side up facing Charge lightLow battery Battery chargingPlace in charger Wall mount installation Tabletop to wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu overview Menu structureHandset settings Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicator To manually turn off the new voicemail indicatorsTurn off indicator? Clear voicemail indicationKey tone Set date/timeDial mode Home area codeMenu/select PulseAnswering system settings Telephone base ringer volumeSetting Pages Making, answering and ending calls 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 View numbers in the redial listCall a number from 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 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 To exit the callHandset locator To start the paging toneTo stop the paging tone Press /handset locator on the telephone baseIntercom Make and answer an intercom callAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call To answer the incoming outside callCall transfer using intercom Its screen shows other handset is callingDirectory overview Create directory entries Add a new contactCharacters by number of key press Character chartAdd a predialed telephone number to the directory Review directory entries Review the directorySearch by name Dial, delete and edit a directory entry See Review directory entries on page 29 or Search byDial a directory number Delete a directory entrySpeed dial locations Entry to a speed dial location above to enter the speedDial a speed dial number Information about caller ID with call waiting About caller IDAbout home area code How caller ID history call log works Caller ID historyMemory match Caller ID operation Missed new calls indicatorReasons for missing caller ID information View the caller ID history View the dialing optionsDial a caller ID history number To delete all caller ID history entriesSave a caller ID history entry in the directory Announcement To play the current announcementUsing the telephone base Using the handsetAnswer on/off To change the settings Call screeningPress menu/select to select Call screening Number of ringsRemote access code To change the remote access codeTo change the setting Message alert toneRecording time Voice languageUsing the answering system and voicemail together Answering system and voicemail indicatorsAnswering system overview Voice prompts Message capacityAnswering system new message indication Call screening at the baseCall screening at the handset Call interceptMessage playback 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 Delete all old messages To delete all old messages at the telephone baseTo delete all old messages at the telephone handset Menu/select . The screen shows delete all oldRecord a memo Recording and playing memosPlay back memos Message window displays Remote access Remotely access the answering systemRemote access Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Handset indicator lightsScreen icons Speaker lightTelephone base indicator lights Handset alert tonesTelephone base alert tones Ans. On/off lightHandset display screen messages Handset display screen messages 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 messagesIncomplete messages Difficulty hearing messagesAnswering system announces Time and date not set Answering system does not respond to the remote commandsAnswering system does not record messages Announcement is not clear Common cure for electronic equipmentMaintenance 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 Remote access wallet card