AT&T EL51300, EL51250, EL51200, EL51400 quick start My cordless handset isn’t performing normally

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Check that all the telephones connected to the same telephone line are hung up.

Make sure to set the dial mode to the correct setting (pulse dialing or tone dialing) for the service in your area (see the DIAL MODE menu on page 8).

Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the telephone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise.

If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in your wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.

Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.

Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.

OUT OF RANGE OR NO PWR AT BASE appears on my cordless handset.

Ensure that the telephone base is powered up.

Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to synchronize.

Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.

Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.

The batteries do not hold a charge.

If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger and the charge light does not come on, refer to the item The charge light is off on page 19.

Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.

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Contents Quick start guide Canada version Introduction Parts checklist Important Information InstallationCharge light Battery installationBattery indicators Battery status Action Battery chargingHandset X at least REDIAL/PAUSE Handset overviewTelephone base overview Menu structure Menu overviewRinger volume Telephone settingsDate and time Speakerphone Making, answering and ending a call Making a callAnswering a call Ending a callRedial Options while on a call Volume controlJoin a call in process Chain dialingHandset locator Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicatorIntercom To make and answer an intercom call Call transfer using intercomStoring names and numbers Directory Directory overviewTo review directory entries Speed dial To dial a directory numberTo edit a directory entry To delete a directory entryTo dial a number from the caller ID history Caller ID overviewCaller ID history call log To review the caller ID historyMy telephone doesn’t work at all TroubleshootingMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Charge light is off Experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone Important safety information Especially about telephone answering systems Industry Canada FCC Part 68 and ActaFCC Part What does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow long is the limited warranty period? Other limitations How do you get warranty service?Technical specifications