Quick start guide EL51200/EL51210/EL51250 DECT 6.
Introduction This quick start guide provides you with basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form. Please refer to the complete online EL51200/EL51210/EL51250 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions at http://telephones.att.com/manuals. Before using this AT&T product, please read Important safety information on page 21 of this quick start guide.
Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Quick start guide EL51200/EL51210/EL51250 DECT 6.
Installation Install the telephone base and charger as shown below. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter on the DSL line. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the included wall mount bracket and refer to Wall mount installation in the online user’s manual for details.
Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. 1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. 2. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up as indicated. 3. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place. CHARGE light 4. Charge the handset by placing it face up in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on when 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 page 27 for battery operating times.
Handset overview REDIAL/PAUSE DIR/VOLUME Press repeatedly to view the last 20 numbers dialed. Press to scroll up while in menus. While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause. Press to increase the listening volume. Press to show directory entries when the handset is not in use. PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call. While entering names or numbers in the directory, press to move the cursor to the right.
Telephone base overview HANDSET LOCATOR Press to make handsets beep so you can locate them.
Menu overview Use the menu to change the telephone settings. HANDSET 1 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the handset is not in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press DIR or CID to scroll until the > is next to the feature you want to select. 3. Press MENU/SELECT to select or save the indicated item. Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation and return to idle mode.
Telephone settings Use Menu structure on page 8 to find and set features. Many are simple yes/no questions. The following are a few examples of common features to set. Refer to Handset settings in the online user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all telephone features. Ringer volume You can set the handset ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the handset screen. 1. On a handset, use MENU/SELECT in idle mode.
Making, answering and ending a call Making a call Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER and then dial a telephone number, or predial by first dialing the number and then pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER. When entering the number before pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, you can: • Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a three-second dialing pause (a P appears). • Press MUTE/DELETE to make corrections. • Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode.
Options while on a call Volume control While on a call, press DIR/VOLUME to increase or press CID/VOLUME to decrease the listening volume. NOTE: The handset earpiece volume setting (1-5) and speakerphone volume setting (1-6) are independent. Changing one does not affect the other. Join a call in process You can use two system handsets at the same time on an outside call. 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.
Handset locator Use the handset locator to find misplaced handsets. To start the paging tone: • Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. To stop the paging tone: • Press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, , or #) on a handset, or press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base.
Intercom To make and answer an intercom call You can intercom between handsets. 1. Press INT on your handset when not in use. Your screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING. 2. To answer the intercom call, press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER or INT on that handset. Both handsets now show INTERCOM. 3. To end an intercom call, press telephone base or charger.
Directory Directory overview The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. It stores up to 100 entries. Changes made to the directory on any one handset apply to all. Only one handset can review the directory at a time. Storing names and numbers You can add new entries to the directory whenever a telephone number shows on the screen (predial or from caller ID history) by pressing MENU/SELECT then going to step 3 below. To add entries through the menu: 1.
To dial a directory number When you see the desired directory number, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER. To edit a directory entry 1. When the desired directory number is on the screen, press MENU/SELECT. 2. Edit the telephone number (page 14). Press MENU/SELECT. 3. Edit the name (page 14). 4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm. To delete a directory entry When the desired directory number is on the screen, press MUTE/DELETE and then MENU/SELECT.
Caller ID overview 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. Caller ID history (call log) The caller ID information is stored in a 50-entry caller ID history. Until unanswered new calls are reviewed in the caller ID history, they are reported as XX MISSED CALLS on the handset idle screen.
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, or to purchase accessories or replacement parts, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. When you call customer service, you will need the serial number or model number found on the bottom of the telephone base. My telephone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.
• Check that all the telephones connected to the same telephone line are hung up. • Make sure to set the dial mode to the correct setting (pulse dialing or tone dialing) for the service in your area (see the DIAL MODE menu on page 8). • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the telephone to not dial out properly.
• 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 5 for details. • You may need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery installation on page 4. 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 instructions in Battery installation on page 4 to install the battery.
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.
Important safety information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this quick start guide and the online 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 this quick start guide and the online user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product. • Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm.
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted. • Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1B. 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.
Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. 1.
• PRODUCT returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); 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 www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the online user’s manual.
Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz – 1928.448MHz Channels 5 Operating temperature 32°F – 122°F 0°C – 50°C Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz) 96 – 130Vrms Telephone base voltage (DC adapter output) AC6V @300mA Handset voltage DC2.4 – 3.
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