Directory overview | AT&T EL52501 instruction

Directory

Directory overview

Shared directory

The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on any one handset apply to all.

Charlie Johnson

888-883-2445

note: Only one handset can review the directory at one time. If another handset attempts to enter the directory, the screen shows not available at this time.

Directory memory capacity

The directory can store up to 50 entries, with a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for the names and 30 digits for the telephone numbers.


If there are already 50 entries, the screen shows							Charlie Johnson
directory full. You cannot store a new number until you						888-883-2445
directory full. You cannot store a new number until you
delete one.
delete one.
If the directory is empty, when you access it, the screen
shows directory empty.
Exiting the directory
Press	OFF/Cancel to cancel an operation, back up
to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
Press and hold		OFF/Cancel to return to idle mode.
Speed dial overview


This telephone has 10 speed dial locations where you can
assign telephone numbers from your directory to be dialed						>0: Charlie Joh...
assign telephone numbers from your directory to be dialed							1: Robert Brown
by using only one key press. For more details, refer to							1: Robert Brown
by using only one key press. For more details, refer to
Speed dial locations on page 31.
Speed dial locations on page 31.
The speed dial locations are shared by all handsets.
Changes made to the entries in the speed dial locations on
any one handset apply to all handsets.

note: Only one handset can access the speed dial locations at a time. If another handset attempts to access the speed dial locations, the screen shows not available at this time.

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AT&T EL52501 user manual Directory overview

Contents

User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist EL52201/EL52251 EL52301/EL52351 EL52401/EL52501 Table of contents Index Caller IDAnswering system Appendix Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Main menu Important information Telephone base and charger installation Charge light Battery installation and chargingBattery installation This side up facing Low battery Battery chargingPlace in charger Tabletop to wall mount installation Wall mount installation DSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu structure Menu overview Handset settings To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicatorClear voicemail indication Set date/time Key tone Home area code Dial mode Answering system settings Telephone base ringer volumeSetting Pages To silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone base Making, answering and ending callsMaking a call To make a call On-hook dialing predialing Speakerphone Answering a callEnding a call Speaker to dial RedialView numbers in the redial list Call a number from the redial list Delete a number in the redial list Copy a number from the redial list to the directory Options while on calls Chain dialing To access the directory while on a callTo access the caller ID history while on a call Temporary tone dialing To exit the call To access the redial list while on a call Press /handset locator on the telephone base Handset locatorTo start the paging tone To stop the paging tone To answer the incoming outside call IntercomMake and answer an intercom call Answer an incoming call during an intercom call Screen shows other handset is calling Call transfer using intercom Directory overview Add a new contact Create directory entries Characters by number of key press Character chartAdd a predialed telephone number to the directory Review directory entries Review the directorySearch by name Delete a directory entry Dial, delete and edit a directory entrySee Review directory entries on page 29 or Search by Dial a directory number Entry to a speed dial location above to enter the speed Speed dial locations Dial 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 dialing options View the caller ID history To delete all caller ID history entries Dial a caller ID history numberMenu/select Save a caller ID history entry in the directory Announcement above AnnouncementTo play the current announcement To record a new announcement Using the telephone base Using the handsetAnswer on/off Number of rings To change the settingsCall screening Press menu/select to select Call screening Message alert tone Remote access codeTo change the remote access code To change the setting Recording time Using the answering system and voicemail together Answering system and voicemail indicatorsAnswering system overview Call screening at the base Voice promptsMessage capacity Answering system new message indication Call intercept Call screening at the handset To listen to messages at the handset Message playbackListen to messages To listen to messages at the telephone base When messages are playing on the handset When messages are playing on the telephone baseOptions during playback Old messages? Delete all old messagesTo delete all old messages at the telephone base To delete all old messages at the telephone handset Record a memo Recording and playing memosPlay back memos Message window displays Remotely access the answering system Remote access Remote access Speaker light Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesHandset indicator lights Screen icons Ans. On/off light Telephone base indicator lightsHandset alert tones Telephone base alert tones Handset display screen messages Handset display screen messages Cannot dial out TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all Cannot get a dial tone My cordless handset isn’t performing normally Charge light is off Batteries do not hold a charge Hear 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 caller ID isn’t working My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a call Difficulty hearing messages Icon shows on the display and I don’t know whyCannot retrieve voicemail messages Incomplete messages Answering system announces Time and date not set Answering system does not respond to the remote commandsAnswering system does not record messages Common cure for electronic equipment Announcement is not clear Avoid water MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Taking care of your telephone Especially about cordless telephones Important safety information Especially about telephone answering systems Industry Canada FCC 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? Dect 6.0 digital technology Technical specificationsTelephone operating range Index Index Playback Remote access wallet cardAction During message