AT&T EL51110 Temporary tone dialing, Chain dialing, To access the directory while on a call

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Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Temporary tone dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service only, use this feature to temporarily switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing during a call.

1. During a call, press TONE. Buttons pressed after this

send touch-tone signals. 2. Use the dial pad keys to enter the number.

3. The telephone automatically returns to pulse dial mode after you end the call.

Chain dialing

While on a call, you can initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID history or redial list. Doing this can be useful if you need to access numbers other than telephone numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes).

•To access the directory while on a call:

1.Press MENU/SELECT.

2.Press DIR or CID to scroll to >DIRECTORY, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3.Press DIR or CID to scroll or press the dial pad keys (0 through 9) to find the desired entry (see

To search by name on page 26).

4.Press MENU/SELECT. The telephone automatically dials the displayed number.

•To access the caller ID history while on a call:

1.Press MENU/SELECT.

2.Press DIR or CID to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3.Press DIR or CID to scroll to the desired entry. To view the dialing options, press # (see To view the dialing options on page 34).

4.Press MENU/SELECT. The telephone automatically dials the displayed number.

PHONE 0:01:30 888-722-7702

10:30PM 11/20

>DIRECTORY CALL LOG

Charlie Johnson

888-883-2445

ROBERT BROWN 800-360-4121

8:30PM 11/20

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents Appendix Caller IDAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Main menu Using menusHandset Locator Important Information Telephone base installationBattery installation Battery installation and chargingCharge light Place in Charger Battery chargingTabletop to wall mount installation Wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu structure Menu overviewRinger volume Handset settingsPress MENU/SELECT to select Ringer Volume Ringer toneLCD language Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicatorClear voicemail indication Set date/time Key toneHome area code Dial modeMaking a call To make a call Making, answering and ending a callOn-hook dialing predialing To silence the ringer temporarily on that handset onlyEnding a call Speakerphone To review numbers in the redial list Redial To call a number from the redial list To create a new directory entry on To copy a number from the redial list to the directoryTo delete a number from the redial list Options while on calls To access the caller ID history while on a call To access the directory while on a callTemporary tone dialing Chain dialingTo access the redial list while on a call To start the paging tone Handset locatorTo stop the paging tone Directory memory capacity Directory overviewExiting the directory Speed dial overviewTo create a new directory entry Create directory entriesDial To add a predialed telephone number to the directoryKey To review directory entries Reviewing the directoryTo search by name Reviewing the directory To delete a directory entry Dialing, deleting and editing a directory entryTo edit a directory entry DIR or Speed dial locationsDIR or CID to Directory EmptyTo dial a speed dial number To clear a speed dial locationInformation about caller ID with call waiting About caller IDAbout home area code To view the dialing options onHow caller ID history call log works Caller ID historyMemory match Caller ID operation Missed new calls indicatorReasons for missing caller ID information To view the dialing options To review the caller ID historyTo delete all caller ID history entries To dial a number from the caller ID historyEdit Name Saving a caller ID history entry in the directoryCaller ID operation Handset indicator lights Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesScreen icons NEWHandset alert tones Telephone base indicator lightsUSE light Handset display screen messages Unable to Call My telephone doesn’t work at all TroubleshootingCannot get a dial tone My cordless handset isn’t performing normally Cannot dial outCharge light is off Batteries do not hold a chargeExperience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset Hear other calls while using my telephoneMy cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call My caller ID isn’t working My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a callIcon shows on the display and I don’t know why Common cure for electronic equipment Cleaning your telephone MaintenanceTaking care of your telephone Avoid waterSafety information Important safety informationEspecially about cordless telephones Especially about telephone answering systems Industry Canada FCC Part 68 and ActaFCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part What does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow long is the limited warranty period? Other limitations How do you get warranty service?Limited warranty Dect 6.0 digital technology Technical specificationsTelephone operating range Index Index