AT&T E2901 user manual Telephone base installation, Avoid placing the telephone base too close to

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Getting started

Telephone base installation

Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, tel- evision sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11) or other cordless telephones.

Excessive heat sources.

Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.

Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.

Excessive moisture.

Extremely low temperature.

Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or work bench.

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Contents E2901 Congratulations On pages 43-45 of this manual Canada dial 1 866Stop Table of contents Quick reference guide Cordless handsetTelephone base Parts checklist Telephone base installation Avoid placing the telephone base too close toTelephone base installation Battery installation & charging Installation options Wall mountingTabletop mounting Install belt clip as shown below if desired Belt clip & optional headsetBasic operation Making and answering callsPHONE/FLASH to dial Hands-free speakerphone callsLast number redial Temporary ring silencingHandset locator N D S E T LO C ATO R o n t h e t e l eCall waiting Volume controlOptions while on calls Mute Temporary tone dialingSettings LanguageENGLISH, Francais or Espanol Dial typePress MENU/SELECT Clock settingClock SETTING, then press MENU/SELECT Clear voice mail indication CLR Voice MailSounds Ringer melodyKey tone On or OFFContrast DisplayWallpaper Brightness BRIGHTNESS, then press MENU/SELECTRinger volume Exiting the directory DirectoryMemory capacity New directory entries To create and store a new directory entryEnter the name when prompted Directory search To browse through the directoryTo search by name To dial, delete or change entries To dial a displayed numberTo delete an entry To change an entryCaller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waitingHow caller ID works Memory match Missed callsTo review the call log To review the call logTo return a call Other options while reviewing the call logScreen icons, indicator lights & tones Indicator lightsScreen icons & alert tones Handset alert tonesHandset display screen messages Screen display messagesPhone Troubleshooting LOW Battery Metallic charging contacts CONNECTING… Troubleshooting Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack Take place Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephones Especially about telephones answering systems Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersPacemaker patients FCC Part 68 & Acta FCC Part 68 & Acta FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty GHz digital spread spectrum frequency hopping technology Technical specificationsTelephone operating range Index Index