AT&T EL51110 Making, answering and ending a call, Making a call To make a call, Answering a call

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Telephone operation

Making, answering and ending a call

Making a call

To make a call:

1.Press PHONE/FLASH, then wait for the dial tone.

-OR-

Press SPEAKER to use the speakerphone, then wait for the dial tone.

2.Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number.

On-hook dialing (predialing):

1.Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number (up to 30 digits).

•Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a three-second dialing pause (a P appears).

•Press DELETE or OFF/CLEAR to make corrections.

2.Press PHONE/FLASH to call.

-OR-

Press SPEAKER to call using the speakerphone.

-OR-

Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode.

PHONE 0:01:30 888-722-7702

10:30PM 11/20

The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).

888-722-7702

NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your telephone service provider does not affect the elapsed time.

	Temporary ringer silencing
	While the telephone is ringing, press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE	RINGER OFF
	to silence the ringer temporarily on that handset only.	RINGER OFF
	to silence the ringer temporarily on that handset only.

This turns off the ringer without disconnecting the call. The next incoming call rings normally at the preset volume.

Answering a call

• Press any dial pad key (known as Any Key Answer) or

PHONE/FLASH.

-OR-

• Press SPEAKER to use the speakerphone.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents Caller ID AppendixAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Handset Locator Using menusMain menu Telephone base installation Important InformationCharge light Battery installation and chargingBattery installation Battery charging Place in ChargerWall mount installation Tabletop to wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu overview Menu structureHandset settings Ringer volumePress MENU/SELECT to select Ringer Volume Ringer tone Clear voicemail indication Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicator LCD language Key tone Set date/timeDial mode Home area codeMaking, answering and ending a call Making a call To make a callOn-hook dialing predialing To silence the ringer temporarily on that handset onlySpeakerphone Ending a callTo call a number from the redial list RedialTo review numbers in the redial list To delete a number from the redial list To copy a number from the redial list to the directoryTo create a new directory entry on Options 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 stop the paging tone Handset locatorTo start the paging tone Directory overview Directory memory capacityExiting the directory Speed dial overviewCreate directory entries To create a new directory entryKey To add a predialed telephone number to the directoryDial To search by name Reviewing the directoryTo review directory entries Reviewing the directory To edit a directory entry Dialing, deleting and editing a directory entryTo delete a directory entry Speed dial locations DIR orDIR or CID to Directory EmptyTo clear a speed dial location To dial a speed dial numberAbout caller ID Information about caller ID with call waitingAbout home area code To view the dialing options onMemory match Caller ID historyHow caller ID history call log works Reasons for missing caller ID information Missed new calls indicatorCaller ID operation To review the caller ID history To view the dialing optionsTo dial a number from the caller ID history To delete all caller ID history entriesSaving a caller ID history entry in the directory Edit NameCaller ID operation Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Handset indicator lightsScreen icons NEWUSE light Telephone base indicator lightsHandset alert tones Handset display screen messages Unable to Call Cannot get a dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all Cannot dial out My cordless handset isn’t performing normallyBatteries do not hold a charge Charge light is offExperience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone Hear other calls while using my telephone My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handsetMy cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call Icon shows on the display and I don’t know why My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a callMy caller ID isn’t working Common cure for electronic equipment Maintenance Cleaning your telephoneTaking care of your telephone Avoid waterEspecially about cordless telephones Important safety informationSafety information Especially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry CanadaFCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part How long is the limited warranty period? Limited warrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover? How do you get warranty service? Other limitationsLimited warranty Telephone operating range Technical specificationsDect 6.0 digital technology Index Index