Quick start guide EL51103/EL51203/EL51253/ EL51303/EL51353/EL51403/ EL51453/EL51503 DECT 6.
Instructions This quick start guide provides you with basic installation and operation instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form. Please refer to the complete online EL51103/EL51203/EL51253/EL51303/ EL51353/EL51403/EL51453/EL51503 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions at http://telephones.att.com/manuals.
Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Quick start guide EL51103/EL51203/EL51253/ EL51303/EL51353/EL51403/ EL51453/EL51503 DECT 6.
Installation Install the telephone base and charger as shown below. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter on the DSL line. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the included wall mount bracket and refer to Wall mount installation in the online user’s manual for details. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack.
Battery installation 1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the orientation of the engraved label. BT162342/BT262342 BT162342/BT262342 BT162342/BT262342 BT162342/BT262342 BT162342/BT262342 BT162342/BT262342 Install the battery as show below. 2. Insert the supplied battery with the label this side up facing up as indicated. 3. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See Technical specifications on page 29 for battery operating times.
Handset overview CHARGE light CID/volume On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. • Press to scroll down while in menus. • Press to decrease the listening volume. • Press to show the caller ID log when the handset is not in use. • While entering names or numbers in the directory, press to move the cursor to the left. DIR/volume • Press to scroll up while in menus. • Press to increase the listening volume. • Press to show directory entries when the handset is not in use.
Telephone base overview /handset locator Press to page all handsets (page 26). In use light • Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is in use. • Flashes when handsets are being deregistered. • On when a handset is in use. • On when a handset is being registered.
Menu overview Use the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the handset is not in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press CID or DIR to scroll through menu items. 3. Press MENU/SELECT to select or save the indicated item. -orPress OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Press and hold OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation and return to idle mode. Feature summary Default settings are indicated by an asterisk (*).
Telephone settings Use Feature summary on page 7 to find and set features. The following are a few examples of common features to set. Refer to Handset settings in the online user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all telephone features. Handset ringer volume You can set the handset ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, and Ringer off appear on the handset screen. 1. Press menu/select when the handset is in idle mode. 2.
Making, answering and ending calls Making a call Press PHONE/FLASH or using the dialing keys. /SPEAKER and then dial the number -OREnter the number using the dialing keys and then press PHONE/FLASH or /Speaker to dial. While pre-dialing a number, you can: • Press and hold (a p appears). • Press redial/pause mute/delete • Press and hold idle mode. or to insert a 3-second dialing pause OFF/CANCEL mute/delete or TONE TONE to erase a digit.
Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press the listening volume. DIR/volume to increase or press CID/volume to decrease note: The handset volume setting and speakerphone volume setting are independent. Changing one does not affect the other. Join a call in progress If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER on another system handset. To exit the call, press OFF/CANCEL or place the handset in the telephone base or charger.
Handset locator Use the handset locator to find misplaced handset(s). To start the paging tone: • Press /handset locator at the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. To stop the paging tone: • Press PHONE/FLASH, /SPEAKER, OFF/CANCEL or any dialing key (0-9, the handset(s). or #) on -or• Press /handset locator on the telephone base. -or• Put the handset in the telephone base or charger.
Intercom Make and answer an intercom call Intercom to You can intercom between handsets. 1. Press int on your handset when not in use. • If you have 2 handsets, your originating handset screen shows Calling HS X, and the other handset screen shows HS X is calling. • If you have more than 2 handsets, your originating handset screen shows Intercom to. Use the dialing keys to select the destination handset. The destination handset screen shows HS X is calling (X represents the handset number). 2.
Intercom Call transfer using intercom You can transfer an outside call to another system handset. During an outside call, press int and proceed just as you would make a normal intercom call. Once the other party has answered the intercom, you have the following options: • You can let the other handset join you on the outside call in a three-way conversation. Press and hold int on the originating handset. • You can transfer the call.
Directory Directory overview The directory is stored in the telephone base and shared by all handsets. It stores up to 50 entries. Changes made to the directory on any one handset apply to all. Only one handset can review the directory at a time. Create directory entries 1. Press menu/select in idle mode. Press choose Directory. 2. Press menu/select menu/select to to choose Add contact. Add contact ECO 3. Use the dialing keys to enter the telephone number (up to 30 digits).
Dial a directory number When the desired directory entry displays, press to dial. PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER Edit a directory entry 1. When the desired directory entry displays on the screen, press 2. Edit the telephone number, then press menu/select. menu/select. 3. Edit the name. 4. Press menu/select to save. Delete a directory entry When the desired directory entry displays on the screen, press press menu/select to confirm.
Caller ID This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. The available caller ID information will appear after the first or second ring. Missed (new) call indicator The telephone base stores the last 50 incoming calls as the caller ID information. When a handset is in idle mode and has new or missed calls, the screen shows xx missed calls.
Adding and registering handsets Your telephone system can support up to five handsets. The handsets provided within your product package are already registered as HANDSET 1, and so forth. You can purchase additional handset AT&T EL50003 to expand your telephone system. EL50003 is for use with EL51103/EL51203/EL51253/EL51303/EL51353/EL51403/EL51453/ EL51503. Additional handsets are assigned numbers in the sequential order they are registered (up to HANDSET 5).
Deregistering handsets If you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets that are registered to the telephone base, and then register each handset individually. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions below before you begin. Deregister all handsets from the telephone base: 1.
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, or to purchase accessories or replacement parts, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. When you call customer service, you will need the serial number or model number found on the bottom of the telephone base. My telephone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.
• 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. • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the telephone not to dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room with less background noise.
The charge light is off. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in correctly and securely. • Make sure the battery is installed correctly in the handset. Follow the instruction in Battery installation on page 3 to install the battery. • 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. • Clean the cordless handset and telephone base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth.
I hear other calls while using my telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or telephone service. Call your telephone service provider (charges may apply). I’ve set my LCD language to Spanish or French and I don’t know how to change it back to English. • Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode, then enter 364# using the dialing keys. You hear a confirmation tone.
Important safety information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Safety information • Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product. • Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There might be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted. • Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request.
Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.
Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. 1.
5. How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual. A check of the PRODUCT’s controls and features might save you a service call.
Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz — 1928.448MHz Channels 5 Operating temperature 32ºF — 122ºF 0ºC — 50ºC Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz) 96 — 130Vrms Telephone base voltage (DC adapter output) AC6V @ 300mA Handset voltage 2.4VDC — 3.2VDC Charger voltage (AC adapter output) AC6V @ 300mA Operating times* Talk time (handset): up to 6.5 hours Talk time (speakerphone): up to 3.
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