EL51103_UM_2

User’s manual
EL51103/EL51203/EL51253/
EL51303/EL51353/EL51403/
EL51453/EL51503
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone
with caller ID/call waiting
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on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please
read Important safety information on pages 62-64 of this user’s manual.
Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operations and
troubleshooting information you need to install and operate your new AT&T
product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or
call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
This telephone meets the California Energy Commission regulations for
energy consumption. Your telephone is set up to comply with the energy-
conserving standards right out of the box. No further action is necessary.
Model number: EL51103 (one-handset system)

EL51203/EL51253 (two-handset system)
EL51303/EL51353 (three-handset system)
EL51403/EL51453 (four-handset system)
EL51503 (five-handset system)
Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting
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Quick start guide

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Quick start guide Telephone base Power adapter for

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User’s manual
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Table of contents
Getting started Temporary ringer silencing...............................19
Installation......................................................................... 1 Answering a call....................................................20
Quick reference guide - handset............................ 2 Handset speakerphone......................................20
Quick reference guide - telephone base............ 5 Ending a call............................................................20
Telephone base and charger installation........... 6 Redial.................................................................................21
Battery installation and charging........................... 7 View numbers in the redial list......................21
Battery installation................................................. 7 Call a number from the redial list................21
Battery charging...................................................... 8 Copy a number from the redial list to
the directory............................................................22
Wall mount installation............................................... 9
Delete a number in the redial list................22
Tabletop to wall mount installation.............. 9
Options while on calls...............................................23
Wall mount to tabletop installation............11
Volume control.......................................................23
Telephone settings Mute.............................................................................23
Menu overview..............................................................12 Flash/call waiting.................................................23
Handset settings...........................................................13 Temporary tone dialing......................................24
Ringer volume.........................................................13 Chain dialing............................................................24
Ringer tone..............................................................13 Join a call in progress........................................25
LCD language..........................................................14 Handset locator.............................................................26
Set speed dial voicemail number..................14 Web address...................................................................26
Clear voicemail indication................................15 Intercom............................................................................27
Key tone.....................................................................15 Make and answer an intercom call..............27
Set date/time..........................................................16 Answer an incoming call during an
Home area code....................................................17 intercom call............................................................27
Dial mode..................................................................17 Call transfer using intercom...................................28
QUIET mode.............................................................18 Directory

Telephone operation Directory overview.......................................................29
Making, answering and ending calls..................19 Shared directory....................................................29
Making a call...........................................................19 Directory memory capacity..............................29

Exiting the directory............................................29 Appendix
Create directory entries............................................30 Adding and registering handsets.........................47
Create a new directory entry..........................30 Deregistering handsets.............................................48
Add a predialed telephone number to Screen icons, indicator lights and alert
the directory............................................................32 tones...................................................................................49
Review the directory...................................................33 Screen icons............................................................49
Review directory entries....................................33 Handset indicator lights.....................................49
Search by name.....................................................34 Telephone base indicator lights....................50
Dial, delete and edit a directory entry..............35 Handset alert tones.............................................50
Dial a directory number.....................................35 Handset display screen messages.......................51
Delete a directory entry....................................35 Troubleshooting............................................................53
Edit a directory entry..........................................35 Maintenance...................................................................61
Speed dial ......................................................................37 Important safety information.................................62
Assign a speed dial number............................37 Safety information................................................62
Reassign a speed dial number.......................38 Precautions for users of implanted
Clear a speed dial location..............................38 cardiac pacemakers.............................................64
Assign your speed dial voicemail Pacemaker patients.............................................64
number.......................................................................38 ECO mode.................................................................64
Make a call using speed dial...........................39 FCC Part 68 and ACTA..............................................65
Check your voicemail using speed dial.....39 FCC Part 15.....................................................................66
California Energy Commission battery
Caller ID charging testing instructions..................................67
About caller ID..............................................................40
Limited warranty...........................................................68
Information about caller ID with call
Technical specifications............................................71
waiting........................................................................40
DECT 6.0 digital technology............................71
About home area code......................................40
Telephone operating range..............................71
Caller ID log....................................................................41
Simulated full-duplex handset
How caller ID log works....................................41
speakerphone.........................................................71
Memory match........................................................41
Caller ID operation......................................................42 Index
Missed (new) calls indicator............................42 Index...................................................................................72
Review the caller ID log....................................42
View dialing options............................................43
Dial a caller ID log entry...................................44
Delete caller ID log entries..............................44
Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory.....................................................................45
Reasons for missing caller ID information......46
Getting started
Installation
You must install and charge See pages 7 and 8 for

the battery before using the easy instructions.
cordless handset.
Install the telephone base close to a telephone wall jack and an electrical
outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a
flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (page 9-11). For optimum range
and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL- digital subscriber
line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the
telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (page 6). The filter prevents
noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your
DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset
or telephone base display - remove it before use.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268.
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
• Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, 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.

Getting started
Quick reference guide - handset
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone
base or charger.
DIR/volume
• Press to scroll up while in menus (page 12).
• Press to increase the listening volume (pages 23).
• Press to show directory entries when the handset is
not in use (page 33).
• Press to move the cursor to the right while entering
numbers or names.
redial/pause
• Press repeatedly to review the last 10 numbers
dialed (page 21).
• While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a
dialing pause (pages 19 and 30).
PHONE/FLASH
• Press to make or answer a call (page 19 or 20).
• During a call, press to answer an incoming call
when you receive a call waiting alert (page 23).
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• While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press
repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the entry
before dialing or saving it to the directory (page 43).
• Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number
(page 14).
tone
TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a
call if you have pulse service (page 24).
/SPEAKER
• Press to make or answer a call using the
speakerphone (page 19 or 20).
• Press to turn on the handset speakerphone, press
again to resume normal handset use (page 20).

Getting started
CID/volume
• Press to scroll down while in menus.
• Press to decrease the listening volume (pages 23).
• Press to show the caller ID log when the handset is
not in use (page 42).
• Press to move the cursor to the left while entering
numbers or names.
menu/select
• Press to display the menu (page 12).
• Once in the menu, press to select an item or save
an entry or setting (page 12).
off/cancel
• During a call, press to hang up (page 20).
• While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display
(page 12), or press and hold to exit to idle mode.
• When the handset is ringing, press to mute the
ringer temporarily (page 19).
• Press and hold while the handset is not in use to
erase the missed call indicator (page 42).
QUIET#
• Press and hold to set and turn on the QUIET mode,
or turn it off.
• When reviewing a caller ID log entry, press
repeatedly to view other dialing options.
int
Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer
a call.
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mute/delete
• During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 23).
• When the handset is ringing, press to mute the
ringer temporarily (page 19).
• While predialing, press to erase digits (page 19).
• While reviewing the redial list, directory, speed dial
list or caller ID log, press to delete an individual
entry (pages 22, 35, 38 and 44).

Getting started
Main menu
Directory (page 29)
Caller ID log (page 42)
Directory Ringers (page 13)
Set date/time (page 16)
ECO
Settings (page 12)
Web address (page 26)
Using menus
Press menu/select to enter
the main menu.
Press CID or DIR to scroll
through menu items.
Press menu/select to select
or modify an item.
Press off/cancel to
cancel an operation, back up to
the previous menu, or exit the
menu display.
TONE

Getting started
Quick reference guide - telephone base
/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.

Getting started
Telephone base and charger 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 between the telephone line cord
and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems
caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for
more information about DSL filters.
The telephone base comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your
telephone on a wall, refer to Wall mount installation on pages 9-11
for details.
Plug one end of the
telephone line cord into
a telephone wall jack.
Plug the large end of the A DSL filter (not included)

base power adapter into is required if you have DSL
an electrical outlet not high-speed Internet service.
controlled by a wall switch.
Route the cords
through the slots.
Plug the other end of

Plug the small end the telephone line cord
of the base power into the telephone line
adapter into the power jack on the bottom of
jack on the bottom of the telephone base.
the telephone base.
Plug the large end

of the charger’s
power adapter into
an electrical outlet
not controlled by a
wall switch. important information:
Use only the power adapter(s) provided with this
Ensure the small product. To obtain a replacement, visit our website
end of the charger’s at www.telephones.att.com or call
power adapter is
plugged into the
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial
power jack on 1 (866) 288-4268.
the bottom of the
charger.

Getting started
Battery installation and charging
Battery installation
Install the battery as shown below.
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
1. Plug the battery 2. Insert the supplied 3. Align the cover flat BT162342/BT262342
connector securely battery with the label against the battery

into the socket inside this side up facing compartment, then
the handset battery up as indicated. slide it upwards until
compartment, matching it clicks into place.
the color-coded label.
charge light
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4. Charge the handset by placing it To replace the battery, press

face up in the telephone base or the tab and slide the battery
charger. The charge light is on compartment cover downwards.
when charging. Lift out the old battery and
disconnect it from the handset.
Follow the instructions above to
install and charge the new battery.
important information:
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342). To order,
visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111.
In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Getting started
Battery installation and charging
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 71
for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption
for at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the
telephone for a short time. The screen shows Low battery until you have
charged the battery without interruption for at least 30 minutes. The
following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action

The screen is blank or shows Battery has no or very little Charge without interruption
Put in charger. charge. The handset cannot (at least 30 minutes).
be used.
The screen shows Battery has enough charge Charge without interruption
Low battery and flashes. to be used for a short time. (at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows handset x Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
and the battery icon shows . place it in the telephone base
or charger when not in use.
notes:
• If you are on a call in low battery mode, you hear 4 short beeps every 50 seconds.
• If no battery is installed in the handset when you place it in the telephone base or charger,
the screen shows No battery. Follow the instructions in Battery installation on page 7 to
install the battery.
After you install your telephone or power returns following Date: MM/DD/YY
a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the
date and time (see page 16). To skip setting the date and ECO
time, press off/cancel.

Getting started
Wall mount installation
The telephone base comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your
telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with
a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this
mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer
electronics retailers. Professional assistance may be required to install the
mounting plate.
Tabletop to wall mount installation

To change the telephone base from tabletop installation to wall mount
installation, make sure you first unplug the power adapter from the electrical
outlet and the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack.
1. Plug the power cord and telephone line into the telephone base. If you
are using a DSL filter, plug the other end of the telephone line into the
filter. Route the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall mount
bracket hole.
2. Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert the extended tabs (see
illustration 2 below) of the wall mount bracket into the slots on the back
of the telephone base (marked B). Push the telephone base down until it is
securely in place.
Wall mount
1 bracket 2
A DSL filter (not included) is

required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.

Getting started
3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the
power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
4. Align the holes on the wall mount bracket with the standard wall plate
and slide the wall mount bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the
telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.
3 4
A DSL filter (not included) is

required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
DSL filter
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Getting started
Wall mount to tabletop installation
To change the telephone base from wall mount installation to tabletop
installation, follow the steps below.
1. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie
them first.
2. Push the telephone base up to detach it from the wall mount bracket.
Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the
power adapter from the power outlet.
3. Push the wall mount bracket up to remove it from the wall.
4. Refer to Telephone base and charger installation on page 6 to install the
telephone base.
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Telephone settings
Menu overview
Use the menu to change the telephone settings.
1. Press menu/select in idle mode (when 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.
-or-
Press 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.
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Telephone settings
Handset settings
Ringer volume
You can set the handset ringer volume level (1-6), or turn
the ringer off. When the ringer is off, and Ringer off Ringer volume
appears on the handset screen.

ECO
1. Press menu/select in idle mode to enter the main menu.

2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Ringers, then press
menu/select. Volume:
3. Press menu/select to select Ringer volume.

ECO
4. Press CID or DIR to sample each volume level.
5. Press menu/select to save your preference.
notes:
• The handset ringer volume also determines the ringer volume of intercom calls and
paging tones.
• If the handset ringer volume is off, that handset ringer is silenced for all incoming calls.
However, that handset still plays the paging tone when responding to the handset locator
feature (see Handset locator on page 26).
• While the telephone is ringing, press off/cancel or mute/delete to silence the ringer
temporarily on that handset only (see Temporary ringer silencing on page 19).
Ringer tone
You can choose one of 10 ringer tones for the handset.
Ringer tone
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Ringers, then press
menu/select. ECO
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Ringer tone, then press

menu/select.
4. Press CID or DIR to sample each tone. Tone: 1

ECO
note: if you turn off the handset ringer volume, you will not hear
ringer tone samples.
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Telephone settings
Handset settings
LCD language
You can select the language used for all screen displays.
LCD language
1. Press menu/select in the idle mode to enter the
main menu. ECO
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Settings, then press

menu/select.
3. Press menu/select to select LCD language. English
4. Press CID or DIR to select English, Français

or Español. ECO
5. Press menu/select twice to save your preference.
note: If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish, you can reset it
back to English without going through the French or Spanish menus. Press MENU/SELECT in
idle mode, then enter 364# using the dialing keys. You hear a confirmation tone.
Set speed dial voicemail number

If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service
provider, you can save the voicemail number to 1 on each handset for
easy access. When you want to retrieve voicemail messages, press and hold
1. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and
assistance about your voicemail service.
To set your voicemail number:
Voicemail #
menu/select. ECO
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Voicemail #, then press

menu/select.
4. Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail number Voicemail #
(up to 30 digits). -
5. Press menu/select to save. The handset shows ECO
VM # saved and the stored number.

-OR-
If it is your first time to set the voicemail number:
1. Press and hold 1 in idle mode.
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail number (up to 30 digits).
3. Press menu/select to save. The handset dials the saved voicemail number.
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Telephone settings
Handset settings
Clear voicemail indication
Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is a new voicemail
message but there is none. This may occur, for example, when you have
accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off
the displayed New voicemail message and icon; it does not delete your
voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your
telephone service provider continues to send the signal to turn on
the indicators.
To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators:
Clr voicemail
1. Press menu/select when in idle mode to enter the
main menu. ECO

menu/select.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Clr voicemail, Reset VM Icon?
then press menu/select. The screen shows
Reset VM Icon? ECO
4. Press menu/select to turn the voicemail indication off.
note: For more information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone
service provider for assistance.
Key tone
The handset is programmed to beep with each key press. You can turn the
key tone off, so there are no beeps when you press keys.
Key tone
1. Press menu/select in idle mode to enter the
main menu. ECO

menu/select.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Key tone, then press Key tone:Off
menu/select.
4. Press CID or DIR to select On or Off. ECO
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Telephone settings
Handset settings
Set date/time
If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set
automatically with each incoming call (see About caller ID on page 40).
However, the year must be set so that the day of the week can be calculated
from the caller ID information.
Follow the steps below to set the month, date, year and time.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Set date/time, and then
Set date/time
press menu/select.
3. Press CID or DIR to select the month, then press ECO
menu/select, or enter the 2-digit number (01-12)

using the dialing keys (0-9).
4. Press CID or DIR to select the day, then press Date: MM/DD/YY
using the dialing keys (0-9). ECO
5. Press CID or DIR to select the year, or enter the

2-digit number (00-99) using the dialing keys (0-9),
then press menu/select.
Time: HH:MM - -
6. Press CID or DIR to select the hour, then press
menu/select, or enter the 2-digit number (00-23) ECO

7. Press CID or DIR to select the minute, then press
8. Press CID or DIR to choose am or pm. Press menu/select to save.
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Telephone settings
Handset settings
Home area code
If you dial 7 digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your
area code into the telephone as home area code. When you receive a call
from within your home area code, the caller ID log only displays the 7 digits
of the telephone number.
This feature makes it easy for you to make a call from the caller ID log. If you
dial 10 digits to make a local call, do not use this home area code feature.
If you do, you will not be able to place calls from your caller ID log because
they have only 7 digits.
1. Press menu/select in idle mode to enter the main menu. Home area code

menu/select. ECO
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Home area code, then

press menu/select.
4. Use the dialing keys to enter your 3-digit area code. Home area code
Press mute/delete to erase digits while editing. ---
5. Press menu/select to save the setting. ECO
note: If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to
dial 10 digits to make a local call (area code + telephone number), you need to delete your
home area code. While the home area code is displaying in Step 4 above, press and hold
mute/delete. The home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _(empty).
Dial mode
The dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you
must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone.
1. Press menu/select in the idle mode to enter the Dial mode
main menu.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Settings, then press ECO
menu/select.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Dial mode, then press
menu/select.
Touch-tone
4. Press CID or DIR to choose between Touch-tone,
and Pulse. ECO
5. Press menu/select to save the setting.
note: If you have dial pulse (rotary) dialing service only, refer to Temporary tone dialing on
page 24 to temporarily switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing during a call.
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Telephone settings
Handset settings
QUIET mode
When QUIET mode is turned on, the telephone silences all sounds during the
set period of time (1-12 hours). However, the handset locator paging tone
and any sound-generating operations initiated by users, such as making calls
using the speakerphone or setting ringer volume, will sound as normal. After
you turn on QUIET mode, this feature activates immediately.
To turn QUIET mode on:
1. Press and hold QUIET # in idle mode to enter the QUIET mode setting
screen. The screen shows Quiet: _ _ hours [1-12].
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the desired number of hours (1-12) you
would like to turn on QUIET mode, then press MENU/SELECT. Your screen
briefly shows Quiet mode on.
To turn QUIET mode off:
• While QUIET mode is on, press and hold QUIET #. The screen shows
Quiet mode off briefly and then returns to idle.
NOTES:
• If you change the handset ringer, ringer volume, or key tone when QUIET mode is on, the sample
plays but the feature is still muted after saving the setting.
• After QUIET mode is turned off or the set period of time has expired, all muted features will be
activated again.
• When QUIET mode is on, the handset does not ring when there is an incoming intercom call, but
the handset which initiates the intercom call does have the calling tone as normal.
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Telephone operation
Making, answering and ending calls
Making a call
To make a call: The screen displays the
• Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER, then enter elapsed time as you
talk (in hours, minutes and
the telephone number. seconds).
On-hook dialing (predialing):
1. Use the dialing keys to enter the telephone number PHONE 0:01:30
(up to 30 digits). 888-722-7702

ECO
• Press and hold redial/pause to insert a

3-second dialing pause (a p appears). 10:30PM 11/20
• Press mute/delete or OFF/Cancel to

erase digits. 888-722-7702
2. Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER to call.

ECO
notes: 10:30PM 11/20
• Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your telephone

service provider does not affect the elapsed time.
• When a handset is on a call and there is another handset attempts to access the directory,
speed dial list or caller ID log, the screen of the other handset shows not available.
Temporary ringer silencing

To silence the ringer temporarily on that handset only:
Ringer muted
• While the telephone is ringing, press OFF/Cancel or
mute/delete. ECO
This turns off the ringer without disconnecting the call. The
next incoming call rings normally at the preset volume.
note: Unless the ringer volume is turned off on that handset, each handset rings when
there is an incoming call.
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Telephone operation
Making, answering and ending calls
Answering a call
Press any dialing key (0-9, or #) or PHONE/FLASH.
-or-
Press /SPEAKER to answer using the speakerphone.
Handset speakerphone
During a call, press /SPEAKER to switch between
Speaker 0:01:30
speakerphone and normal handset use.
Press OFF/Cancel or return the handset to the ECO
telephone base or charger to hang up.

10:30
TONE
PM 11/20
note: After installing the battery in the handset, the screen may show Low battery. If you
use the speakerphone at this time, the battery may become depleted. Follow the
instructions in Battery charging on page 8.
Ending a call
Press OFF/Cancel. TONE
-or-
Put the handset in the telephone base or charger to end
the call.
TONE
TONE
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Telephone operation
Redial
Each handset stores the 10 most recently called numbers in the redial list.
View numbers in the redial list

1. Press redial/pause in idle mode.
2. Press DIR, CID or redial/pause repeatedly to
scroll through the 10 most recently called numbers
(up to 30 digits each). The handset beeps twice at
the beginning or end of the list.
3. Press OFF/Cancel to exit the redial list.
note: If you access an empty redial list, the handset sounds an error tone.
Call a number from the redial list

1. Press redial/pause in idle mode.
TONE
Redial #1/7
2. Press DIR, CID or redial/pause repeatedly to scroll 888-722-7702
through the 10 most recently called numbers (up to 30 ECO
digits each). The handset beeps twice at the beginning

or end of the list.
3. When the number you want to call is displayed, press
PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial.
-or- TONE
1. Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER.
2. Press redial/pause, then press DIR, CID or redial/pause repeatedly
until the number you want to call is displayed.
3. Press menu/select. The handset dials the desired number.
note: If you press redial/pause when the redial list is empty, the handset sounds an
error tone.
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Telephone operation
Redial
Copy a number from the redial list to the directory
1. Press redial/pause.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to the number you want to
Enter number
save into the directory. Press menu/select twice. The 888-722-7702_
screen shows enter number. ECO
• Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left

or right.
• Press and hold redial/pause to enter a 3-second
dialing pause (a p appears).
• Press mute/delete to erase a digit.
• Press and hold mute/delete to erase all digits.
3. Press menu/select again to save the number and edit
Enter name
the name. The screen shows enter name.
• Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit the name. ECO
• Press 0 to add a space.

• Press mute/delete to erase a character.
• Press and hold mute/delete to erase all characters.
4. Press menu/select to store your new directory entry. The handset shows
saved and sounds a confirmation tone.
Delete a number in the redial list

While reviewing a number in the redial list, press TONE
mute/delete to delete the displayed number from the TONE
redial list.
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Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Volume control
While on a call, press DIR/volume to increase or
CID/volume to decrease the listening volume.
When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum
setting, you hear 2 beeps.
note: The handset volume setting and speakerphone volume setting

are independent.
Mute
Use the mute function to turn off the microphone while on a call. You can
hear the caller, but the caller cannot hear you. TONE
To turn mute on: Muted

888-722-7702
• Press mute/delete. When mute is on, the handset screen ECO
shows Muted until the mute function is turned off.
To turn mute off: 10:30PM MUTE 11/20
• Press mute/delete and then resume speaking. When TONE

TONE
mute is off, Microphone on appears temporarily on the TONE
handset screen.
-OR-
Mute is automatically turned off when you end the call.
Flash/call waiting
If you subscribe to call waiting service provided by your telephone service
provider, you hear a beep if someone calls you while you are already on
a call.
• Press PHONE/FLASH to put your current call on hold
and take the new call.
• Press PHONE/FLASH anytime to switch back and
forth between calls.
note: For more information on caller ID with call waiting, refer to

About caller ID on page 40.
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Telephone operation
Temporary tone dialing
If you have dial-pulse (rotary) dialing service only, you can
temporarily switch from pulse-tone dialing to touch-tone
dialing during a call. TONE
TONE
1. During a call, press tone .
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the desired number. The
telephone sends touch-tone signals.
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 log or redial list. Doing this can be useful if you need
to access numbers other than telephone numbers (such as account numbers
or access codes).
To access the directory while on a call: PHONE 0:01:30
888-722-7702
1. Press menu/select.
ECO
2. Press menu/select to choose Directory.

10:30PM 11/20
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll or use the dialing keys
(0-9) to find the desired entry (see Search by name on
Directory
page 34).
4. Press menu/select. The telephone automatically dials ECO
the displayed number.

To access the caller ID log while on a call:
Charlie Johnson
1. Press menu/select. 888-883-2445
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Caller ID log, then press ECO
menu/select.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired entry. Press
# (pound key) to view other dialing options if necessary. ROBERT BROWN
See View the dialing options on page 43 for 800-360-4121
more details. ECO
4. Press menu/select. The telephone automatically dials 10:30PM 11/20

the displayed number.
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Telephone operation
To access the redial list while on a call: Redial #6/10
1. Press redial/pause. The screen shows the number most 888-722-7702
recently called. To view up to 10 recently called numbers, ECO
press DIR, CID or redial/pause repeatedly to scroll to

the desired number.
2. Press menu/select. The handset dials the displayed number.
notes:
• While on a call, you cannot edit a directory entry or redial entry, or copy a caller ID entry into
the directory.
• If the directory, speed dial list or caller ID log is being used and you attempt to access one of
them, the screen shows Not available.
• Press OFF/Cancel to exit directory, caller ID log or redial list and return to the call
without dialing the displayed number.
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 end the call:
Press OFF/Cancel or place the handset in the telephone base or charger.
The call does not end until all handsets hang up.
noteS:
• This feature is only applicable to models with more than one handset.
• For models with two to four handsets, all handsets can be used at the same time on an
outside call. For models with five handsets, you can use a maximum of four handsets. If the
fifth handset attempts to join the call, the handset screen shows unable to call.
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Telephone operation
Handset locator
You can use the handset locator feature to find
misplaced handsets.
To start the paging tone:
• Press /handset locator on 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, or #) on
the handset(s).
-OR-
• Press /handset locator on the
telephone base.
-OR- TONE
• Place the handset in the telephone base or charger.
notes:
• If you press mute/delete on a handset, the ringer of that handset is silenced but the paging
tone continues on the other handsets.
• If a handset is on a call (intercom call or outside call), or out of range, that handset does not
beep when paged.
Web address
You can use the web address feature to view the AT&T website address.
1. Press menu/select in idle mode.
www.telephones.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Web address, then
press menu/select. The screen shows the AT&T ECO
Website address.
att.com
ECO
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Telephone operation
Intercom
Make and answer an intercom call
Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets. This feature is
only available if you have two system handsets.
1. Press int on your handset when not in use. Intercom to
• If you have 2 handsets, your originating handset

screen shows Calling HS X. The other handset rings ECO
and its screen shows HS X is calling.

• If you have more than 2 handsets, your originating
handset screen shows Intercom to. Use the dialing
Calling HS X
key to select the destination handset. The originating
handset screen shows Calling HS X (X represents the
handset number). The destination handset rings and ECO
its screen shows HS X is calling.

2. To answer the intercom call, press any dialing key
(0-9, or #), PHONE/FLASH, /SPEAKER or int Intercom
on the other handset. Both handset screens now
show Intercom.
ECO
3. To end an intercom call, press OFF/Cancel or place
the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Both
handset screens now show Intercom ended.
notes:
• Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel it by pressing OFF/Cancel or int
on your originating handset.
• If the called party does not answer within 100 seconds or if the handset is in use, on a call or
out of range, your originating handset shows Unable to call.
• If you have four handsets, of which two handsets are on an intercom call, the other two
handsets can be used on an outside call (see Join a call in progress on page 25) or a separate
intercom call.
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

If you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there is an
alert tone.
To answer the incoming outside call:
• Press PHONE/FLASH. The intercom call ends automatically.
To end the intercom call without answering the incoming outside call:
• Press OFF/Cancel. The intercom call ends and the handsets ring for
the incoming call.
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Telephone operation
Call transfer using intercom
Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to Phone 0:01:30
another system handset.
1. During a call, press int. ECO
• If you have 2 handsets, the outside call is put on 10:30PM 11/20

hold and your originating handset screen shows
Calling HS X. The other handset rings and its screen Intercom to
shows HS X is calling.
• If you have more than 2 handsets, your originating ECO
handset screen shows Intercom to. Use the dialing

key to enter a handset number. The outside call
is put on hold and your originating handset screen
Calling HS X
shows Calling HS X. The destination handset rings
and its screen shows HS X is calling.
ECO
2. To answer the intercom call on the other handset,
press any dialing key (0-9, or #), PHONE/FLASH,
/SPEAKER or int. The outside call is still on hold
and both handset screens now show Intercom. You Intercom
can now have a private conversation between

system handsets. ECO
notes:
• To cancel the intercom call and return to the external call before the intercom call is
answered, press OFF/CANCEL, PHONE/FLASH or int on your originating handset.
• If the called party does not answer within 100 seconds or if the handset is in use, on a call
or out of range, the calling handset shows Unable to call on its screen and automatically
returns to the outside call.
3. From the intercom call, 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. Press OFF/Cancel, or place your handset
back in the telephone base or charger. Your originating handset screen
shows Transferred. The other handset automatically connects to the
outside call.
• You can switch between the outside call (Outside call appears on the
screen) and the intercom call (Intercom appears on the screen). Press
int on the originating handset to switch.
• The called party can end the intercom call by OFF/Cancel or placing
the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The outside
call continues with the originating handset.
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Directory
Directory overview
Shared directory
The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is Charlie Johnson
shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on 888-883-2445
any one handset apply to all. ECO
note: Only one handset can review the directory at one time. If
another handset attempts to enter the directory, the screen shows
Not available.
Directory memory capacity

The directory can store up to 50 entries, with a maximum
Directory full
of 15 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for the
names and 30 digits for the telephone numbers. ECO
If there are already 50 entries, the screen shows

Directory full. You cannot store a new number until you
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.
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Directory
Create directory entries
Create a new directory entry
3. Press menu/select to choose Add contact.
4. Enter the telephone number when prompted.
• Use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits). Enter number
– Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left 888-883-2445_
or right. ECO
– Press and hold redial/pause to enter a 3-second

– Press mute/delete to erase a digit.
– Press and hold mute/delete to erase all digits.
-or-
• Copy a number from the redial list by pressing redial/pause
and then CID or DIR, or pressing redial/pause repeatedly to locate
the desired number. Press menu/select to copy the number.
5. Press menu/select to save the number in the display.
6. Enter the name when prompted. Use the dialing keys and refer to
Character chart on page 31 to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each
time you press a key, the character on that key appears. Additional key
presses produce other characters on that key.
• Press 0 to add a space. Enter name
• Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left

or right. ECO

Charlie Johnson_
ECO
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Directory
Character chart:
Dialing Characters by number of key press
key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 1 . - ‘ ( ) * # & / ,
2 a b c A B C 2
3 d e f D E F 3
4 g h i G H I 4
5 j k l J K L 5
6 m n o M N O 6
7 p q r s P Q R S 7
8 t u v T U V 8
9 w x y z W X Y Z 9
0 space 0
7. Press menu/select to store your new directory entry. The handset shows
saved and a confirmation tone sounds.
note: The screen shows Number repeated if the number is already in the directory. You
cannot save the same number more than once.
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Directory
Add a predialed telephone number to the directory
1. While the handset is in idle mode, use the dialing keys
to enter the telephone number (up to 30 digits). 888-722-7702
• Press and hold redial/pause to insert a 3-second ECO

10:30PM 11/20
• Press and hold mute/delete to erase all digits. Enter number
888-883-2445_
2. Press menu/select twice to move on to edit the name.
ECO
Refer to Step 6 in Create a new directory entry on
page 30.
3. Press menu/select to store your new directory entry.
Enter name
The handset shows saved and sounds a
confirmation tone.
ECO
Charlie Johnson_
ECO
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Directory
Review the directory
Review directory entries
1. Press DIR when in idle mode. The screen shows a Charlie Johnson
summary briefly, then the first entry in the directory. 888-883-2445
Directory empty appears if there are no directory ECO
entries.
2. Press CID or DIR to browse through the directory.
Entries appear alphabetically by the first letter in
Christine Smith
the name. 888-722-7702
-OR- ECO
1. Press menu/select when in idle mode.

3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Review, then press menu/select. The
screen shows a summary briefly, then the first entry in the directory.
4. Press CID or DIR to browse through the directory. Entries appear
alphabetically by the first letter in the name.
note: If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits, a dash appears after the
14th digit, and the remaining digits are displayed after two seconds beginning with a dash.
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Directory
Review the directory
Search by name
1. Press DIR when the handset is in idle mode. Charlie Johnson
2. When an entry appears, use the dialing keys (0-9) to 888-883-2445
start a name search (alphabetical search). ECO
The directory shows the first name beginning with the

first letter associated with the dialing key if there is an
entry in the directory that begins with that letter. Press
CID or DIR to scroll through the entries beginning with that letter.
3. To see other names that start with the letters on the same dialing key,
keep pressing the key until the desired letter is shown. The names appear
in alphabetical order.
For example, if you have the names Jennifer, Jessie, Kevin and Linda in
your directory:
• If you press 5 (jkl) once, j and then Jennifer displays.
• If you press 5 (jkl) once, j displays. Press CID. Jessie displays.
• If you press 5 (jkl) twice, k and then Kevin displays.
• If you press 5 (jkl) three times, l and then Linda displays.
• If you press 5 (jkl) four times, 5 displays.
• If you press 5 (jkl) five times, j displays and then Jennifer displays again.
note: If you press a dialing key (0-9) and no name starts with any letter on that key, the
directory shows the entry that matches the next letter in the directory.
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Directory
Dial, delete and edit a directory entry
You can dial, delete or edit a displayed directory entry. Robert Brown
See Review directory entries on page 33 or Search by 888-360-4121
name on page 34 to show an entry from the directory. ECO
Dial a directory number

While reviewing a directory entry, press PHONE/FLASH or Phone 0:01:30
/SPEAKER to dial the displayed telephone number from 888-360-4121
the directory. ECO
10:30PM 11/20
Delete a directory entry
1. While reviewing a directory entry, press mute/delete. Delete contact?
The screen shows Delete contact? 888-360-4121
2. Press menu/select to delete the displayed entry from ECO
the directory. The handset shows Deleting... and then

Contact deleted with a confirmation tone. Once deleted,
you cannot retrieve that entry. Contact deleted
note: If the directory entry you deleted is also in the speed dial ECO
location, the telephone will automatically clear the number stored in

that speed dial location.
Edit a directory entry

1. While reviewing a directory entry, press menu/select. The screen shows
Edit number with the current number of the entry.
2. Edit the telephone number.
Edit number
• Use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits). 360-4121_
– Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left ECO
or right.
– Press and hold redial/pause to enter a 3-second
Edit name
– Press mute/delete to erase a digit. ECO
– Press and hold mute/delete to erase all digits.

-or-
• Copy a number from the redial list by pressing redial/pause and then
CID or DIR, or pressing redial/pause repeatedly to locate the
number. Press menu/select to copy the number.
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Directory
Dial, delete and edit a directory entry
3. Press menu/select to save the number. The screen shows Edit name
with the current name of the entry.
4. Edit the characters.
• Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right.
5. Press menu/select to save. The handset shows Saved, then the
updated entry.
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Directory
Speed dial
The telephone system has nine speed dial locations (2-9, 0) and a voicemail
access location 1 where you can store the telephone numbers you wish
to dial more quickly. You can store up to 30 digits in each location. Speed
dial assignments can only be selected from the existing directory entries.
The voicemail access number must be manually entered.
Assign a speed dial number

1. Press menu/select when the handset is in idle mode.
Speed dial
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Speed dial, then press ECO
menu/select.
4. Press CID or DIR to choose your desired speed dial
location, or press the dialing key (2-9, 0) corresponding 0:<Unassigned>
to the location you wish to assign, then press

menu/select. The handset briefly shows
ECO
Copy from DIR.. and then enters the directory.

5. Press CID or DIR to scroll to the phone number you
wish to assign to the selected speed dial location. Charlie Johnson
888-883-2445
6. Press menu/select to save. The name (up to 12 ECO
characters) of the desired directory entry appears in the

selected speed dial location.
0:Charlie Johnson
ECO
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Directory
Speed dial
Reassign a speed dial number
1. Press menu/select when the handset is in idle mode.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Speed dial, then press menu/select.
4. Press CID or DIR, or the dialing key (2-9, 0) corresponding to the
location you wish to reassign.
5. Press menu/select twice. The screen shows Reassign SD.
6. Press menu/select. The handset briefly shows Copy from DIR.. and then
enters your directory list.
7. Press CID or DIR to scroll to the phone number you wish to reassign to
the selected speed dial location.
8. Press menu/select to save. The name (up to 12 characters) of the desired
directory entry appears in the selected speed dial location.
Clear a speed dial location

1. Follow Steps 1-3 in Reassign a speed dial number above
0: Robert Brown
to enter the speed dial list.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired speed dial ECO
location.
3. Press mute/delete. The screen displays Clear SD #X?
(X represents the speed dial location number). Clear SD #X?
4. Press menu/select to confirm.

ECO
note: Clearing the speed dial locations does not affect the entries in
the directory.
Assign your speed dial voicemail number

See the Set speed dial voicemail number section on page 14 for
instructions on assigning your speed dial voicemail number.
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Directory
Speed dial
Make a call using speed dial
When in idle mode, press and hold the dialing key (0 or 2-9) corresponding
to the assigned speed dial number you wish to call.
-OR-
1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is in idle mode.
2. Press MENU/SELECT to choose Directory.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Speed dial, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired location (0 or 2-9) and then
press PHONE/FLASH or /��
SPEAKER to call.
Check your voicemail using speed dial

Press and hold the 1 key on your handset to dial your voicemail number.
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Caller ID
About 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.
Information about caller ID with call waiting

Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of
the caller before answering the call, even while on another call.
It may be necessary to change your telephone service to use this feature.
Contact your telephone service provider if:
• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate
services (you may need to combine these services).
• You have only caller ID, or only call waiting service. Christine Smith
888-883-2445
• You don’t subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services.
ECO
There may be fees for caller ID services. In addition, services

may not be available in all areas. 10:30 11/20 PM
This product can provide information only if both you and

the caller are in areas offering caller ID services and if both
telephone service providers use compatible equipment. The TONE
time and date are sent by the telephone service provider

along with the call information.
The caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. The
callers may intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers.
note: You can use this product with regular caller ID service, or you can use this
product’s other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with
call waiting service.
About home area code

See Home area code on page 17 to determine if you should enter your area
code. Entering the area code changes how numbers are displayed in the
caller ID log and how to return a call from the caller ID log (see
View dialing options on page 43).
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Caller ID
Caller ID log
How caller ID log works
The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls
in the telephone base. Each entry may have up to 24 digits for the telephone
number and 15 characters for the name. Entries are stored in reverse
chronological order. The telephone deletes the oldest entry when the log is
full to make room for new calls. This information is common to all handsets,
so changes made to any handset are reflected in all other handsets. If you
answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it does not show
in the caller ID log.
note: The caller ID information might not be available for every incoming call. The callers
might intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers (see Reasons for missing
caller ID information on page 46).
Memory match
If the incoming telephone number matches the last seven
Chris
digits of a telephone number in your directory, the name 888-883-2445
that appears on the screen matches the corresponding ECO
name in your directory.

10:30PM 11/20
For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as
Chris if this is what you entered into your directory.
note: The number shown by your caller ID is in the format sent by the telephone service
provider. The telephone service provider usually delivers 10-digit telephone numbers (area
code plus telephone number). If the telephone number of the caller does not match a
number in your directory, the name appears as it is delivered by the telephone service
provider. For example, if the telephone service provider includes the area code but the
number in your directory does not, the name appears as delivered by the telephone
service provider.
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Caller ID
Caller ID operation
Missed (new) calls indicator
When you have calls that have not been reviewed, all 16 missed calls
handset screens show xx missed calls when in idle mode.
All entries that have not been reviewed are counted as ECO
missed (new) calls. Each time you review a caller ID log

10:30PM 11/20
entry marked as new, the number of missed calls
decreases by one.
HANDSET 1
If you do not want to review the missed (new) calls one by
one, but you still want to keep them in the caller ID log, ECO
you can press and hold OFF/Cancel for 4 seconds

10:30PM 11/20
when the handset is idle. All the entries in the caller ID log
will be considered old (reviewed), and the missed call(s)
message goes away.
Review the caller ID log

Review the caller ID log to find out who called, to return the call or to copy
the caller’s name and number into your directory. Call log empty appears if
there are no records in the caller ID log.
1. When a handset is in idle mode, press CID to view the caller ID log in
reverse chronological order starting with the most recent call.
-OR-
You can also review the caller ID log by pressing menu/select, then
CID or DIR to scroll to Caller ID log. Press menu/select twice to
select Review.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll through the list. The handset beeps twice
when you reach the beginning or end of the caller ID log.
3. Press OFF/Cancel to exit the caller ID log.
notes:
• If the telephone number has more than 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear in the
caller ID log.
• Only one handset can review the caller ID log at a time. If another handset attempts to enter
the caller ID log, it shows Not available.
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Caller ID
Caller ID operation
View dialing options
Although the caller ID log entries received typically have 10 digits (the area
code plus the 7-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the
seven digits, 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus area code plus the seven digits.
You can follow the steps below to change the number of digits that you dial
in the caller ID log.
1. When a handset is in idle mode, press CID to
883-2445
view the caller ID log in reverse chronological 1-883-2445 Press #
order starting with the most recent call. 888-883-2445
1-888-883-2445
2. Before dialing or saving the telephone number in
the directory, press # (pound key) repeatedly to
883-2445
show different dialing options for local and long 1-883-2445
distance numbers. Press 1
-OR- 888-883-2445
1-888-883-2445
Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove
1 in front of the telephone number.
3. When the number is in the correct format for dialing, press
PHONE/FLASH or /��
SPEAKER to call the number.
To save the number to the directory, see Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory on page 45.
note: If you do not need to dial the area code for local calls, make sure to program your
home area code (see Home area code on page 17).
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Caller ID operation
Dial a caller ID log entry
1. While reviewing the caller ID log entry, press CID or DIR to browse
through the caller ID log.
2. Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the displayed entry.
Delete caller ID log entries

To delete a caller ID log entry:
1. While reviewing the caller ID log, press CID or DIR to browse through
the caller ID log.
2. Press mute/delete to delete the displayed entry from the caller ID log.
The screen shows Deleting... with a confirmation tone. Once deleted, you
cannot retrieve that entry.
To delete all caller ID log entries:
Caller ID log
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Caller ID log, then ECO
press menu/select.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Del all calls, then
press menu/select. The screen shows Delete all? Del all calls
4. Press menu/select to delete all entries from the

caller ID log. The screen shows Deleting... with a ECO
confirmation tone. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve

that entry.
Delete all?
ECO
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Caller ID operation
Save a caller ID log entry to the directory
1. While reviewing the caller ID log, press CID or DIR to browse through
the caller ID log.
2. Press menu/select. The screen shows Edit number.
3. Use the dialing keys to modify the telephone number (up to 30 digits).
• Press and hold redial/pause to enter a 3-second dialing pause
(a p appears).
• Press and hold mute/delete to erase all digits.
4. Press menu/select to save the number in the display. The screen shows
Edit name.
5. Use the dialing keys and refer to Character chart on page 31 to modify
the name (up to 15 characters).
6. Press menu/select to save. The screen shows Saved with a confirmation tone.
notes:
• The screen shows Number repeated if the number is already in the directory. You cannot
save the same number more than once.
• If the directory is full, the screen shows Directory full.
• If you try to save a caller ID log entry to the directory without a number,
Unable to save displays.
• If the telephone number has more than 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear in the
caller ID log. However, the telephone can still save all digits (up to 24 digits) of that
telephone number from the caller ID log in the directory.
• You might need to change how a caller ID number is saved in the directory if the entry
does not appear in the correct format. Caller ID numbers might appear with an area code
that might not be necessary for local calls, or without a 1 that might be necessary for long
distance calls. For details, see View dialing options on page 43.
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Reasons for missing caller ID information
There are occasions when other information or no information shows for
various reasons:
Screen message Reason
private name The caller prefers not to show the name.
private caller The caller prefers not to show the name and telephone number.
unknown name Your telephone service provider cannot determine the

caller’s name.
unknown caller Your telephone service provider cannot determine the
caller’s name and telephone number. Calls from other
countries may also generate this message.
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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). Each handset must be registered to
the telephone base before use.
Register a handset to the telephone base

1. Before you begin registration, make
sure the handset is out of the
telephone base or charger and shows
To register HS... and ...see manual
alternately.
2. Put the handset you wish to register
on the telephone base cradle. TONE TONE
3. The IN USE light on the telephone

base turns on. After about 10 seconds,
the handset shows Registering... For registration, put the handset on the
telephone base, not the handset charger.
The handset shows Registered and
you hear a confirmation tone if the
registration was successful. The IN USE light turns off. The handset is now
registered with the telephone base.
If the registration fails, the handset displays Failed and then To register HS...
and ...see manual alternately. Try the registration again by removing the
handset from the telephone base and then placing it back in.
notes:
• You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.
• You can only register one handset to the telephone base at a time.
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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. Press and hold /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base for about
10 seconds until the IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and
starts to flash.
2. Immediately press /HANDSET LOCATOR again. You must press
/HANDSET LOCATOR while the IN USE light is still flashing. The IN USE
light flashes for approximately five seconds.
3. The deregistration takes about 10 seconds to complete. All handsets
display To register HS... and ...see manual alternately if the deregistration
was successful.
To register the handset(s) to the telephone base again, follow the registration
instructions on the previous page.
NOTES:
• If the deregistration fails, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset, unplug
the power from the telephone base and plug it back in.
• You cannot deregister the handsets if any other system handset is in use.
• Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handsets by following the
steps above. After the handset is charged for at least ten minutes, the screen shows
To register HS... and ...see manual alternately.
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Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones
Screen icons
The battery icon flashes when the battery

is low and needs charging.
HANDSET 1 (flashing)
The battery icon animates when the
ECO NEW battery is charging.
(animated display)
10:30PM
The battery icon becomes solid when the
battery is fully charged.
The handset ringer is turned off.
There are new voicemail received from

TONE
the telephone service provider.
ECO The ECO mode activates automatically
to reduce power consumption when
the handset is within range from the
telephone base.
NEW The entry you are reviewing is new in the
caller ID log.
Handset indicator lights

charge light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base
or charger.
Extra large display
Lighted big buttons
TONE
/speaker light
On when the speakerphone is in use.
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Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones
Telephone base indicator lights
in use light
• On when the handset is in use.
• On when a handset is being registered.
• Flashes slowly when another telephone on the same line is
in use, or when all handsets are being deregistered.
• Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call.
Handset alert tones

1 short beep A Key is pressed.
• Error tone. The command has failed.
2 short beeps
• You have reached the beginning or end of the list.
• You have reached the minimum or maximum listening
volume.
The handset is out of range or there is no power at the
3 short beeps
telephone base.
Confirmation tone. The telephone has completed the
3 short high-pitched beeps
command successfully.
4 short beeps Low battery warning.
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Handset display screen messages
Call log empty You are accessing an empty caller ID log.
Calling HS X
(For models with two or The handset is calling another handset (for intercom calls).
more handsets only)
Directory empty There are no directory entries.
The directory is full. You cannot save any new entries unless you
Directory full
delete some current entries.
Ended You have just ended a call.
HS X is calling
(For models with two or Another handset is calling.
more handsets only)
Incoming call There is an incoming call.
Intercom The handset is on an intercom call.
Intercom ended The intercom call has just ended.
Intercom to
You have started the intercom process, and need to enter the
(For models with two or
number of the handset you wish to call.
more handsets only)
An extension telephone on the same line or one of the handsets is
Line in use
in use.
Low battery The battery needs to be charged.
Microphone on Mute is off so the other party can hear your voice.
Muted The microphone is off.
There are new voicemail messages from your telephone

New voicemail
service provider.
The handset in the telephone base or charger does not have a
No battery
battery properly installed.
No line There is no telephone line connected.
Someone else is already using the directory, speed dial list or

Not available
caller ID log.
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Handset display screen messages
The telephone number you have entered is already stored in
Number repeated
the directory.
Out of range or
The handset has lost communication with the telephone base.
no pwr at base
Outside call You switched to an external call during an intercom call.
Paging The telephone base is paging all handsets.
Phone The handset is on a call.
The battery is very low. The handset should be placed in the

Put in charger
telephone base or charger.
Quiet mode off The quiet mode is turned off.
Quiet mode on The quiet mode is turned on.
Ringer muted The ringer is muted temporarily during an incoming call.
Saved An entry has been successfully saved in the directory.
Speaker The handset speakerphone is in use.
To register HS...
The handset is not registered to any telephone base.
...see manual
Transferred You have transferred an outside call to another cordless handset.
• Intercom failed.
Unable to call
• You try to join a call when there are already four handsets on
that call.
• You try to make a call when the handset is out of range.
You cannot save a caller ID log entry to the directory without a

Unable to save
number.
XX missed calls There are XX new calls in the caller ID log.
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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.
My telephone doesn’t work at all.
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.
• Make sure that the battery connector is securely plugged into the
cordless handset.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is securely and firmly plugged into the
telephone base and the telephone wall jack.
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For
optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone
base or charger when not in use.
• If the battery is depleted, charge the handset for at least 30 minutes
before you use it. Refer to Battery charging on page 8 for details.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for
approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for
the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
• You may need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery installation
on page 7.
I cannot get a dial tone.
• First try all of the suggestions above.
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have
moved out of range.
• If the previous suggestions do not work, disconnect the telephone line
cord from your telephone and connect the telephone line cord to another
telephone. If there is no dial tone on that other telephone either, then
• the telephone line cord may be defective: try installing a new telephone
line cord.
If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the
wiring to this wall jack) may be defective,
• try using a different wall jack in your home to connect your EL51103/
��
EL51203/EL51253/EL51303/EL51353/EL51403/EL51453/EL51503
telephone, or
• contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
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Troubleshooting
I cannot dial out.
• First try all the suggestions in the item I cannot get a dial tone above.
• Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may
take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone.
This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing.
• 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 (see Battery installation and charging
on pages 7-8).
• 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.
• If other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the
problem is in your wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone
service provider (charges may apply).
My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.

• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base.
Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
moved out of range.
• Reset the telephone base. 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.
• Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones
can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your
telephone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
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Troubleshooting
Out of range or no pwr at base appears on my cordless handset.
• Ensure that the telephone base is powered on.
• Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow
the cordless handset and base to synchronize.
moved out of range.
• Reset the telephone base. 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.
The batteries do not hold a charge.

• If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger and the charge
light does not come on, refer to the item The charge light is off on this page.
• If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately 30 minutes to charge
the handset before it shows low battery. Refer to Battery charging on
page 8 for details.
• You may need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery
installation on page 7.
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 7 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.
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Troubleshooting
I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base.
• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber
line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between
the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (see Telephone base
and charger installation on page 6). The filter prevents noise and caller
ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service
provider for more information about DSL filters.
• Do not install this telephone near a microwave oven or on the same
electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the
microwave oven is operating.
• If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug
the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this
doesn’t solve the problem, relocate your telephone or modem farther
apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.
• Relocate your telephone to a higher location. The telephone will likely
have better reception when installed in a high area.
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the
I experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone.

• For increased sound quality while using the speakerphone, place the
handset on a flat surface with the dial pad facing up.
• When using a speakerphone, controlling background noise in your
environment is essential. While you are listening to your party, press
mute/delete to temporarily turn your microphone off. When it is your turn
to speak, remember to press mute/delete again to turn the microphone on.
• Excessive background noise will cause a speakerphone to fade in and
out. Try controlling the background noise by turning off any audio devices
near the speakerphone. Also, try to avoid interrupting the person at the
other end of the conversation while they are speaking. If background noise
cannot be controlled, you should terminate speakerphone operation and
return to normal handset mode.
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Troubleshooting
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).
My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset.

• Move the handset closer to the base. The operating range may vary with
environmental conditions and time of use. There may be places within your
environment that a cordless telephone will not work well. If the problem
only occurs in certain areas of your environment, you can conclude that
there is nothing wrong with the telephone.
• Do not install this telephone near a microwave oven or on the same
electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the
microwave oven is operating.
• If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug
the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this
doesn’t solve the problem, relocate your telephone or modem farther
apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.
• Relocate your telephone base to a higher location. The telephone will have
better reception when installed in a high area.
the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (see Telephone base
and charger installation on page 6). The filter prevents noise and caller
ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service
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Troubleshooting
My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call.
• Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to Ringer volume on
page 13.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the telephone
base and the telephone wall jack. Make sure the power cord is securely
plugged in.
• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base.
• You may have too many extension telephones on your telephone line to
allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging one telephone at
a time until the telephone start ringing.
• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range.
Try moving the telephone base to another location, preferably on an
upper floor.
• Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack. If another telephone
has the same problem, the problem is the telephone wall jack. Contact
your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
• Completely remove and then replace the battery. Place the cordless
handset in the telephone base. Wait for the cordless handset to reestablish
its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to
take place.
• Your telephone line cord might be defective. Try installing a new telephone
line cord.
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Troubleshooting
My caller ID isn’t working.
• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from
your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your telephone.
• Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID.
• Both your and your caller’s telephone service providers must use caller ID
compatible equipment.
• Make sure the home area code is set correctly in the telephone (see Home
area code on page 17).
the telephone line and the telephone wall jack (see Telephone base and
charger installation on page 6). The filter prevents noise and caller ID
problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service
My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a call.

• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by
your telephone service provider. Caller ID features work only if both you
and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone
service providers use compatible equipment.
A icon shows on the display and I don’t know why.

• If appears on the display, then your telephone has received a signal
from your telephone service provider that you have a voicemail message
waiting for you to retrieve from your telephone service provider. Contact
your telephone service provider for more information on how to access
your voicemail.
I cannot retrieve voicemail messages.

• If you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone service provider
(charges may apply), contact your telephone service provider for more
information on how to access your voicemail.
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Troubleshooting
I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer
to establish connections, and my telephone doesn’t work.
• Make sure your computer is powered on.
• Make sure your Internet connection is working properly.
• Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional
telephone service.
• Make sure to plug your USB port adapter into a dedicated USB port on
your computer. Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub (USB splitter)
that is not powered.
• In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have
enough power. In these instances, try using a USB hub with its own
external power supply.
• If you are using a firewall, it may prevent access to your nontraditional
telephone service. Contact your service provider for more information.
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. Enter 364# using the dialing keys. You
hear a confirmation tone.
Common cure for electronic equipment:

If the telephone is not responding normally, try resetting the telephone. Do
the following in the order listed.
1. Disconnect the power to the telephone base.
2. Disconnect the cordless handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the telephone base.
5. Completely remove and then replace the battery. Place the cordless
handset into the telephone base.
6. Wait for the cordless handset to reestablish its connection with the
telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.
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Maintenance
Taking care of your telephone
• Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must
be treated with care.
• Avoid rough treatment.
• Place the handset down gently.
• Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever
need to ship it.
Avoid water
• Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset in
the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base
near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
• Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic
equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electric
appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
• Your telephone has durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for
many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water
or mild soap.
• Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or
standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL
YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Pull
the telephone out by the unplugged cords.
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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.
• Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark
may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is
replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical
circuit. The user should not plug the phone into a power outlet, and should not put a charged
handset into the cradle, if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations
of flammable or flame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such
an environment could create a fire or explosion. Such environments might include: medical
use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline
vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
• Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use it in a
wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub.
Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any
liquids, unplug any line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it
has dried thoroughly.
• Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power
cords. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
• If this product does not operate normally, read Troubleshooting on pages 53-60 in
this user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to
Limited warranty on pages 68-70. Do not open this product except as may be directed in
your user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to
hazardous voltages or other risks.
• Replace batteries only as described in Battery installation and charging on pages 7-8 in
your user’s manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries — they contain caustic chemicals.
• The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if they are plugged into a
ceiling or an under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
CAUTION: Use only the power adapters provided with this product. To obtain a
www.telephones.att.com, or call
replacement, visit our website at
1 (800) 222–3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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Especially about cordless telephones
• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some
limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the handset
by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could
be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this
reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as
those on corded telephones.
• 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. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place
the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference
is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often
reduce or eliminate the interference.
• Rechargeable batteries: This product contains nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive
material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause
harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner.
Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could
release caustic material which could cause injury.
The RBRC™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in

an industry program to collect and recycle nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries
may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or
recycling center. Or you may call 1 (800) 8-BATTERY for locations accepting
spent Ni-MH batteries.
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Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology
Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the
interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:
Pacemaker patients
• Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast
pocket, when it is turned ON.
• Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons
using wireless telephones.
ECO mode
This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance.
The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the
telephone base.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network
must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be
used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions
in the user’s manual.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this product is
encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03,
the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more
information, please contact your telephone service provider.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing
equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does
not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable the alarm
equipment, consult your telephone service provider or a qualified installer.
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the
problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the
manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined
under the Limited Warranty.
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone service provider may
temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone service provider is required to
notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as
soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone
service provider is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone service provider may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or
procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone service
provider is required to notify you if such changes are planned.
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers
(e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:
• Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.
• Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA
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.
The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 1.0. The REN is an indication
of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital
device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 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.
To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency
energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage
of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The
handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed
and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of
approximately 20cm (8 inches) or more.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions
This telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box. These
instructions are intended for California Energy Commission (CEC) compliance testing only. When the
CEC battery charging testing mode is activated, all telephone functions, except battery charging, will
be disabled.
To activate the CEC battery charging testing mode:
1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet. Make sure all handsets are
plugged with charged batteries before proceeding.
2. While you press and hold /HANDSET LOCATOR, plug the telephone base power adapter back to
the power outlet.
3. After about 20 seconds, when the IN USE light starts flashing, release /HANDSET LOCATOR and
then press it again within two seconds.
When the phone successfully enters the CEC battery charging testing mode, the IN USE light
turns off and all handsets display To register HS... and ...see manual alternately.
When the phone fails to enter this mode, repeat all the steps above.
To deactivate the CEC battery charging testing mode:
1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet, then plug it back in.
The telephone base is powered up as normal.
2. Register your handsets back to the telephone base. See page 47 for handset registration
instructions.
BC
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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
1 (866) 288-4268.
1. What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this AT&T branded product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of
purchase (“CONSUMER” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided in the sales
package (“PRODUCT”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the
following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the
PRODUCT operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the CONSUMER for
products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.
2. What will be done if the PRODUCT is not free from defects in materials and workmanship
during the limited warranty period (“materially defective PRODUCT”)?
During the limited warranty period, the manufacturer’s authorized service representative
repairs or replaces at the manufacturer’s option, without charge, a materially defective
PRODUCT. If the manufacturer repairs the PRODUCT, they may use new or refurbished
replacement parts. If the manufacturer chooses to replace the PRODUCT, they may replace
it with a new or refurbished PRODUCT of the same or similar design. The manufacturer
retains the defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the PRODUCT,
at the manufacturer’s option, is your exclusive remedy. The manufacturer returns the repaired
or replacement products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or
replacement to take approximately 30 days.
3. How long is the limited warranty period?
The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of
purchase. If the manufacturer repairs or replaces a materially defective PRODUCT under the
terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement
PRODUCT for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement
PRODUCT is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year limited
warranty; whichever is longer.
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4. What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
• PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage,
improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or
other liquid intrusion; or
• PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by anyone
other than an authorized service representative of the manufacturer; or
• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions,
network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or
• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-AT&T accessories; or
• PRODUCT whose warranty/quality stickers, PRODUCT serial number plates or electronic
serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
• PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States
of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not
limited to products used for rental purposes); or
• PRODUCT returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 6 on the next page); or
• Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or
repair of systems outside the unit.
5. How do you get warranty service?

To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit
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.
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and
transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport
of the PRODUCT(s) to the service location. The manufacturer will return repaired or replaced
PRODUCT under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid.
The manufacturer assumes no risk for damage or loss of the PRODUCT in transit. If the
PRODUCT failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the
terms of this limited warranty, the manufacturer notifies you and requests that you authorize the
cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return
shipping costs for the repair of products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
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Limited warranty
6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service?
You must:
a. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service
location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and
b. Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT purchased
(PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
c. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.
7. Other limitations
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and the manufacturer
of this AT&T branded PRODUCT. It supersedes all other written or oral communications
related to this PRODUCT. The manufacturer provides no other warranties for this PRODUCT.
The warranty exclusively describes all of the manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding the
PRODUCT. There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications
to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.
State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you might also
have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and
merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the PRODUCT is fit for ordinary use) are limited
to one year from date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation might not apply to you. In no event
shall the manufacturer be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar
damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the PRODUCT
or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties)
resulting from the use of this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion might
not apply to you.
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
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Technical specifications
RF frequency band 1921.536MHz — 1928.448MHz
Channels 5
Operating temperature 32ºF — 122ºF

0ºC — 50ºC
Telephone base voltage 96 — 130Vrms
(AC voltage, 60Hz)
Telephone base voltage AC6V @ 300mA
(DC adapter output)
Handset Battery Pack 2.4V 300mAh Ni-MH
Charger voltage AC6V @ 300mA

(AC adapter output)
Operating times* Talk time (handset): up to 6.5 hours
Talk time (speakerphone): up to 3.5 hours
Standby: up to 5 days
*Operating time varies depending on your actual use and the age of battery.
DECT 6.0 digital technology

Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) 6.0 is a new
frequency band that transmits your voice across multiple channels. This
technology provides superior quality of voice and sound, high protection
against wiretapping and better range than 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz phone
systems, while not interfering with wireless routers.
Telephone operating range

This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and
telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can
vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and
the construction of your home or office.
Simulated full-duplex handset speakerphone

The simulated full-duplex speakerphone on your handset allows both ends of
a call to speak and be heard at the same time. Optimal performance is subject
to external factors and individual usage.
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Index
Index
A F
Alphabetical search, 34 Flash, 23
Answer a call, 20
Answer an incoming call during an H
intercom call, 27 Handset locator, 26
Area code, 17, 40 Handset ringer tone (selectable
ringer tone), 13
B Handset ringer volume (ringer
Battery charging, 8 volume control), 13
Battery installation, 7
I
C Important safety information, 62-64
Call transfer (intercom transfer), 28 Intercom call (intercom between
Call waiting, 23, 40 handsets), 27
Caller ID, 41
Caller ID log (call log), 40–46 K
Chain dialing, 24 Key tone, 15
Character chart, 31
Charger installation, 6
L
Clock, 16 LCD language, 14, 60
Limited warranty, 68–70
D
Date and time, 16
M
Delete all caller ID log, 44 Maintenance, 61
Dial a number from caller ID log, 44 Making a call, 19
Dial a speed dial number, 39 Memory match, 41
Dialing options, 43 Menu, 12
Dial mode, 17 Missed (new) calls indicator, 42
Directory, 29–39 Mute, 23
Directory storage, 29
P
DSL filter, 1
Pause, 19
E Predialing (on-hook dialing), 19
Elapsed time, 19
End a call, 20
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Index
Index
R
Reasons for missing caller ID
information, 46
Redial, 21–22
Ringer tone, 13
S
Safety information, 62-64
Screen icons, 49
Speakerphone switching, 20
Speed dial, 37–39
T
Tabletop installation, 11
Technical specifications, 71
Temporary ringer silencing, 19
Temporary tone dialing, 24
Troubleshooting, 53-60
V
Voicemail, 14
Volume, 13, 23
W
Wall mount installation, 9
Warranty, 68-70
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Quick start guide

Quick start guide Telephone base Power adapter for

Cordless handset Charger for cordless handset Wall mount bracket

Dial mode..................................................................17 Call transfer using intercom...................................28

QUIET mode.............................................................18 Directory

Making, answering and ending calls..................19 Shared directory....................................................29

Making a call...........................................................19 Directory memory capacity..............................29

You must install and charge See pages 7 and 8 for

Plug the large end of the A DSL filter (not included)

Plug the other end of

Plug the large end

connector securely battery with the label against the battery

4. Charge the handset by placing it To replace the battery, press

Battery indicators Battery status Action

time, press off/cancel.

Tabletop to wall mount installation

A DSL filter (not included) is

A DSL filter (not included) is

appears on the handset screen.

1. Press menu/select in idle mode to enter the main menu.

3. Press menu/select to select Ringer volume.

3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Ringer tone, then press

5. Press menu/select to save your preference.

2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Settings, then press

4. Press CID or DIR to select English, Français

5. Press menu/select twice to save your preference.

Set speed dial voicemail number

3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Voicemail #, then press

5. Press menu/select to save. The handset shows ECO

VM # saved and the stored number.

2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Settings, then press

4. Press menu/select to turn the voicemail indication off.

2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Settings, then press

5. Press menu/select to save your preference.

menu/select, or enter the 2-digit number (01-12)

5. Press CID or DIR to select the year, or enter the

using the dialing keys (0-9).

2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Settings, then press

3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Home area code, then

Press mute/delete to erase digits while editing. ---

5. Press menu/select to save the setting. ECO

5. Press menu/select to save the setting.

(up to 30 digits). 888-722-7702

• Press and hold redial/pause to insert a

• Press mute/delete or OFF/Cancel to

2. Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER to call.

notes: 10:30PM 11/20

• Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your telephone

Temporary ringer silencing

telephone base or charger to hang up.

View numbers in the redial list

Call a number from the redial list

digits each). The handset beeps twice at the beginning

• Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left

• Press 0 to add a space.

Delete a number in the redial list