AT&T E2901 manual

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Model #: E2901 Product name: 2.4GHz cordl ess telephone Serial #: (found on the bott om of the telephone base) Purchase dat e: Place of purchase: Congr atulations on purchasing y our new A T&T pr oduct. Befor e using this A T&T pr oduct, please read the Impor t ant saf ety instructions on pages 43-45 of this manual. Please thor oughly read [...]

Se e pa ge 7 for easy instructions. Y o u mu st i n st al l an d ch ar g e th e ba t te ry b e fo r e us in g th e t el ep ho ne . F o r c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e o r p r o d u c t i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w . t e l e p h o n e s . a t t . c o m o r c a l l 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 2 2 2 - 3 1 1 1 . I n C a n a d a d i a[...]

1 Getting s tart ed Quick ref erence guide ...................... 2 Parts checklist ...................................... 4 T elephone base installation ........... 5 B a t t e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n & c h a r g i n g ............ 7 Installation options ............................ 8 Be l t cl i p & op t io n a l h ea d s et .. .. . .[...]

2 Getting started OFF/CLEAR During a call, press to hang up. W h i l e u s i n g me n u s , p r e s s t o c a n c e l a n o p e r a t i o n , b a c k u p t o t h e p r e v i o u s m e n u , or exit the menu display. While predialing, press to delete di gi t s (p a ge 1 1) . Q u i c k r e f e r e n c e g u i d e MUTE While on a call, press to mute m[...]

3 Getting started Q u i c k r e f e r e n c e g u i d e T elephone base VOICEMAIL Flashes when there are new v oice- mail (requires v oicemail service from your local telephone c ompany). CHARGE/IN USE • On when the co rdles s handset is prop erly po sitioned to char ge in the t elephone base. • Flashes quickl y while rece iving incom ing ringi[...]

4 Getting started P a r t s c h e c k l i s t Save your sales r eceipt and original packaging in case it is necessary t o ship your telephone f or warranty service. Check to mak e sure the telephone pack age includes the following: T elephone base with mounting bracket installed Cordless handset Belt clip for cor dless handset Battery for c ordless[...]

5 Getting started T el ep h o n e b a s e i n s t al l at i o n Choose a central location cl ose to a telephone jack and an electrical outl et not controll ed by a wall switch. The telephone base can be plac ed on a flat surface or mount ed on a standard wall plat e. For optimum range and bet ter reception, plac e the telephone base in a high and o[...]

6 Getting started Tel ephone line cord DSL filter (Optional for DSL users, see number four in the note section below.) T elephone base inst allation NOTES: 1. Us e on l y t h e p ow e r a d ap t er su p pl ie d wi th t hi s pr o du ct . T o o r de r a r e pl a ce me n t p o we r a d ap t er , v i s i t o u r w eb s it e at ww w . t e l ep ho n es .[...]

7 Getting started Ca u ti on : Use only the supplied rechargeabl e battery or replacement battery (model 27910, part number 89-0099-00-00) or equivalent. T o order a replacement battery , visit our website at www.t elephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Bat t ery installation & char ging After installing th[...]

8 Getting started I n s t a l l at i o n o p t i o n s 1. To remove the bracket, hold the telephone base in both hands, press th e t wo br ack et ta bs a nd l ift th e bracket away from slots and . 2. Connect the telephone line cord and power adapter to the jacks on the bot- tom of the telephone base. Bundle the telephone cord, and secure it with a[...]

9 Getting started 3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into slots and on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots and as shown on the right. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack. To mo[...]

10 Getting started B e l t c l i p & o p t i o n a l h e a d s e t Install belt clip as shown below if desir ed. Snap belt clip i n t o t h e n o t c he s o n b o th si de s o f h a n d s et . Pl ug 2.5 mm he ad set in to t h e j a c k o n t h e s i d e o f h a n d- set (b eneath small rubber c a p ) . T o release belt clip from handset, lift o[...]

11 T elephone operation B a s i c o p e r at i o n Making and answering calls T o an s we r an i nc o m in g ca ll , pr e s s P HO N E/ F LA SH , SP E A KE R or an y di a l pa d k e y (0 - 9, * or #) on t he handset. To make a call, press P HO N E / F LA S H or SP E A KE R th e n d i al a nu m be r . P r e ss O FF / CL EA R or place the handset in [...]

12 T elephone operation 555-1234 REDIAL B a s i c o p e r at i o n Las t number r edial Pr ess REDIA L/ P AUS E to displ ay the most rec entl y ca l l e d n um b er s (u p to 32 di g i ts ) . Pr e ss CI D /- V OL U M E , DI R / V O L UM E + or RE D I AL / P AU SE r ep e a t ed l y to vi e w up to five recentl y called numbers. The handset beeps twi[...]

13 T elephone operation B a s i c o p e r at i o n Handset locat or If the handset is misplaced, press HANDSET L OCA T OR o n t h e t e l e - phone base. The handset will play a pag- i n g t o n e f o r 6 0 s e c o n d s t o h e l p yo u lo ca t e it . T o st op the pag i ng to ne , pr e s s P H O NE / F LA S H , SPEAKER , or any dial pad key (0-9,[...]

14 T elephone operation O p t i o n s w h i l e o n c a l l s V olume c ontrol Press CID/-V OLUME t o decrease the volume. Press DIR /V OLUME+ t o increase the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. NOTE: T he e a rp ie c e, h an d s- fr e e sp e ak e rp ho n e an d h ea ds et l i st e ni ng v o lu me ar e a dj us t ed se[...]

15 T elephone operation O p t i o n s w h i l e o n c a l l s Mute P r es s MU T E to s il e n c e th e mi cr o p h on e . Wh en m ut e is on , w il l sh ow on th e ha nd s et sc r e e n. Y o u wi ll be ab le to hea r t he cal l er , bu t y ou r ca l le r wi l l no t be able to hear you until you press MUTE again and resume speaking. When mute is t[...]

16 T elephone operation Set tings In the SETTINGS menu, you can change the lan- guage, dial type, and clock setting. Y ou can also clear the voice mail indication. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idl e mode to enter the featur e menu. 2. Press C ID /- V OL UM E t o h i gh l i gh t S E T TI N G S , t he n pr es s M EN U / S E LE CT t o e nt e r t h e S E T[...]

17 T elephone operation 06: 00 AM 06:45 AM 12:00AM Set tings Clock set ting If you subscribe to c aller ID service provided by your local t elephone company , the time will auto- matically be set by an incoming call. In this menu, you can choose to set the time dis- played on the handset scr een. T o cancel an operation, back up t o the previous me[...]

18 T elephone operation Set tings Clear voic e mail indication If you sub scribe to voi ce mai l se rvices p r ovi ded by your local telephone company , NEW VOICE MAIL and the icon will appear on the hand- set screen when you have new voice mail. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will also flash. T o cancel an operation, back up t o the pre[...]

19 T elephone operation Sounds In the SOUNDS menu, you can choose one of ten ringer melodies, and turn the k ey tone on or off. T o cancel an operation, back up t o the previous menu, or exit the menu display pr ess OFF/CLEAR . T o return t o the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . Ringer melody T o choose a ringer melody: 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in[...]

20 T elephone operation Display In the DISPLA Y menu, you can select an image to be displayed as wallpaper . Y ou can also adjust the contrast and brightness t o one of five levels to suit different lighting c onditions. T o cancel an operation, back up t o the previous menu, or exit the menu display pr ess OFF/CLEAR . T o return t o the idle mode [...]

21 T elephone operation Display T o cancel an operation, back up t o the previous menu, or exit the menu display pr ess OFF/CLEAR . T o return t o the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . Brightness T o adjust the screen brightness on the handset: 1 . P r e s s M E N U / S E LE C T t o e n t e r t h e f e a t u r e m e n u . 2 . P r e s s C I D /- [...]

22 T elephone operation Ringer volume In th is me nu , yo u can se t the rin ge r vol um e le ve l (1 - 6 ), or tu r n th e ri ng e r o ff (0 ) . Wh e n t he ri n ge r is t ur n ed o ff , th e w il l a p p ea r o n th e h a n ds e t s c r ee n . The ringer volume level also determines the pag- ing tone when initiating the handset locator fea- ture [...]

23 T elephone operation Dir ect ory Memory capacity Th e d ire ct ory c an sto re up t o 5 0 e ntr ies . Ea ch entry ca n cont ain a numbe r up to 32 dig its, and a name up to 16 letters. A convenient search fea- ture can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 27). If all memory locations are in use, the screen will display DIRECT ORY FULL . [...]

24 T elephone operation New dir ect ory entries T o cancel an operation, back up t o the previous menu, or exit the menu display pr ess OFF/CLEAR . T o return t o the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . T o cr eate and st or e a new dir ectory entry 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the featur e menu. 2. Press MENU /SELE CT again to ente[...]

25 T elephone operation New dir ect ory entries 7. Enter the name when prompt ed. • Use th e dial pad t o ent er a na me (up to 16 chara cter s). Eac h time a k ey is pres sed, the char acte r on th at k ey wil l be di splay ed. Add itional ke y pr esses will pr oduc e othe r ch aract ers on that ke y. See th e chart below . – Press CI D/ -V O [...]

26 T elephone operation Dir ect ory sear ch T o cancel an operation, back up t o the previous menu, or exit the menu display pr ess OFF/CLEAR . T o return t o the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . T o br owse through the dir ect ory 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list- ing in the directory . DIRECT OR Y EMPTY will be displayed if[...]

27 T elephone operation Dir ect ory sear ch T o cancel an operation, back up t o the previous menu, or exit the menu display pr ess OFF/CLEAR . T o return t o the idle mode press and hold OFF/CLEAR . T o sear ch by name 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list- ing in the directory . DIRECT OR Y EMPTY will be displayed if ther e are no d[...]

28 T elephone operation T o di a l , d el e t e o r ch a ng e a d ir ec t or y e n t ry (n a m e a nd nu m b er ) , t h e e n tr y m u s t b e d i sp l a ye d on th e ha n d- se t . U s e d i r e ct o r y s e ar c h (p a ge s 26 - 27 ) t o d is p l ay a n en t r y . T o e x it t he di r e c t or y pr e s s O F F/ C LE AR . T o d ia l a d is p la y [...]

29 Caller ID operation C a l l e r I D o p e r a t i o n Informa tion about caller ID with call waiting This pr oduct has a caller ID function with call waiting feat ure which works with service from your local telephone c ompany. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and tel ephone number of the caller bef ore answering the telephone, [...]

30 Caller ID operation C a l l e r I D o p e r a t i o n How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID servic e provided by your local telephone c ompany , information about each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring. Information about the last 50 incoming calls is stor ed in the call log. Y ou can review the call log to fi[...]

31 Caller ID operation C a l l e r I D o p e r a t i o n Memory match Na mes of ca ll er s wi ll be dis pl ay ed onl y if the inf or - mation is provided by your local tele phone com- pa ny . If t he t el ep hon e nu mb er of t he c all er e x ac tl y ma tc h- es a te le ph one numb er in you r dir ec t ory , th e nam e that appea rs on the scr een[...]

32 Caller ID operation T o r ev i e w t h e c a l l l og T o r eview the call log Pr e s s CID /- VO L U ME to r ev i ew th e ca ll lo g. Th e ca ll lo g di sp l ay s th e ca ll e r ID en t ri es in r ev er s e ch r on- ological order . The most recent call is displayed fi r st . Pr e ss CID /- VO L UM E or DIR /V OL UME + t o sc r ol l th r o u g [...]

33 Appendix SPEAKER On when speakerphone is in use. Scr een ic ons, indicat or lights & t ones Scr een icons & al ert tones HANDSET 1 10:01 AM 11/23 NEW MUTE Ringer off. MUTE Microphone is muted. NEW Missed and un-reviewed calls. Scr een icons Battery char ging (animated display). Low batt ery (flashing); place handset in telephone base to [...]

34 Appendix H a n d s e t d i s p l a y s c r e e n m e s s a g e s DI R EC T OR Y E MP TY Y o u a r e ac c es si n g an e m pt y di r ec t or y . L OW BA TTERY The battery needs to be r echarged. INCOMING CALL There is an incoming call. ENDED Y ou have just disconnected a call. CALL L OG EMPTY Y ou are accessing an empty call l og. Scr een display[...]

35 Appendix PHONE The handset is in use. SPEAKER The handset speakerphone is in use. ** P AGING ** T h e t el ep ho ne ba s e i s p ag in g t h e h an d se t. SA VED T h e c a l l lo g e nt r y w as s a v e d t o th e d ir ec t o r y s u c c es sf ul l y . WARNING CHECK BA TTERY! Th e b at t e ry i s n o t in s ta ll e d o r no t i n st al l ed pr [...]

36 Appendix T r ou bl e s h o o t i n g I f yo u ha ve d i ff i c u l t y wi t h y o u r t e l e p h o n e , p l e a s e tr y th e s u gg e s t i o n s be l o w . F o r C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e , v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w . t e l e p h o n e s . a t t . c o m o r c a l l 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 2 2 2 - 3 1 1 1 . I n C a n a d a d i a l 1 ( 8[...]

37 Appendix L O W BA TTERY is displayed on screen. • Pl ac e th e ha n ds e t i n t h e b a se o r c ha r g e r f o r r e c ha r g i ng . • Re m o ve an d re - i ns t a ll th e b at te r y an d us e i t n or m al l y un ti l fu ll y disc har g ed , th en re ch ar ge the ha nds et on the te le - ph o n e b a se or c ha r g e r f o r 1 6 h o ur s[...]

38 Appendix T r ou bl e s h o o t i n g The telephone does not ring wh e n t he r e i s a n in c o m in g c a l l. • M ak e su r e th e r in g e r i s o n. (p a ge 22 ) Ma k e su r e th e ri n ge r is on . (p a ge 2 2) • M ak e s ur e th e t el e p ho n e li n e co r d an d po w er ad ap t e r ar e Ma k e su r e th e t e le p h on e li ne co r [...]

39 Appendix T r ou bl e s h o o t i n g C ONNECTING... displays on my c o r d l es s h a nd s e t . E n s u r e t h a t t h e t el e p h o n e b a s e i s p o w e r ed u p . • Pl a c e th e c o r d l e s s ha n d s e t in th e t e l e p ho n e b as e f o r on e m i n u t e t o a l l o w th e c o r d l es s h a n d s e t an d t e l e p h o n e b a[...]

40 Appendix T r ou bl e s h o o t i n g • Oth er el e ct r on ic pr o du ct s ca n cau s e int e rf er e nc e to you r cor dless telephon e. Try installi ng your telephone as far awa y as possible fro m the followin g electr onic device s: wi r e l e ss r o ut e r s , r a di o s , r a di o t ow e r s, pa g e r t o we r s , c e ll u l ar te le ph [...]

41 Appendix I h e a r o t h e r ca l ls when using the t e l e p h o n e . • Dis c on ne ct th e te l ep ho ne ba se fr om th e te le ph on e ja ck . P lu g in a di ff e r e n t t e l ep h on e . If y ou s ti l l he ar o th e r ca ll s , th e pr o b l em is pr o b ab l y in t he wi r in g or lo c al se r vi c e . C al l y ou r lo c a l t e l ep h[...]

42 Appendix Common cure for electronic eq u i pm e n t. • If th e t e le p h on e is n ot r e s po n d in g no r m al l y , t ry p u t ti n g t h e c or dl es s h an d se t i n t h e t e l e ph o ne b a se o r th e c h ar ge r . I f it do e s no t s ee m t o r e sp o nd , t ry t h e fo l lo w i ng ( i n th e or d e r li s t e d) : 1. Dis con nect[...]

43 Appendix I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s This symbol is to alert you t o important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic sa fety precautions when using this product t o reduce the risk of injury , fire, or electric shock. Safety inf ormation • Rea d and unde rst a[...]

44 Appendix I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s Especially about c ordl ess tel ephones • Pri va cy : The sam e fea tu re s tha t ma k e a co rd le ss pho ne co nv eni en t cre at e s om e l im i t at i o ns . T e l ep h o ne ca ll s a r e t r an s m it t e d b e tw e en th e ba s e a nd th e ha n d se t b y r a d io wa v es , s[...]

45 Appendix I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s • Nickel-met al hydride r echar geable bat teries: Dispose of these bat teries in a safe manner . Do not burn or punctur e. Like other bat teries of this type, if burned or punctured, they c ould release caustic mat erial which could cause injury . The RBRC™ Seal means that the m[...]

46 Appendix F C C P ar t 6 8 & A C T A Th i s eq u ip m e nt c o mp l ie s w it h P ar t 68 o f th e F C C r u l es a nd w i th t e ch n ic a l r eq u i r e- me n ts ado p t ed by th e Ad m in is t r at iv e C ou nc i l fo r T e r mi n al At t ac hm e nt s (A C T A) . Th e l a be l o n t he b a ck or b ot t o m o f t hi s e qu i p me n t co n t[...]

47 Appendix F C C P ar t 6 8 & A C T A If this product is equipped with a c orded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emer- gency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or t est emergency numbers, please: • Remain [...]

48 Appendix F C C P ar t 1 5 Th i s eq ui p me n t h a s b ee n te s t ed an d f o u nd t o c om p l y wi t h t h e r e q u ir e m e nt s fo r a Cl a s s B d ig i t al de v ic e un de r Pa r t 1 5 of th e F e de r a l C om m u ni c at i o ns Co m mi s si o n (F CC ) r u l es . Th e s e r eq u ir em en t s ar e i nt en de d t o pr o v i de re a s on[...]

49 Appendix L i m i t ed w a r r a n t y The A T&T brand is used under license - any r epair , replacement or warr anty service, and all questions about this product shoul d be directed t o: In the United Stat es of America call 1(800) 222-3111 or visit www.tel ephones.att.com. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. 1. What does this limited warranty[...]

50 Appendix L i m i t ed w a r r a n t y 4. W ha t is no t co v e r e d b y t h i s l im i t e d w ar r a n ty ? Th i s l i m it e d w a r r an t y d o es no t co v e r : • PR OD U CT th at has be en sub j ec t ed to m is us e , ac c id en t , sh i pp in g o r ot he r phy sical damag e, impro per insta llati on, abnorm al ope rat ion or handl ing[...]

51 Appendix L i m i t ed w a r r a n t y 6. What must you return with the PR ODUCT to get warranty service? Y ou must: a. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or dif- ficulty; and b. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying [...]

52 Appendix T ec h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s RF frequency band (handset to base) 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz RF frequency band (base to handset) 2400 MHz -- 2483.5 MHz Channels 95 Operating t emperatur e 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C T elephone base voltage (AC adapt er input) AC117V 60Hz T elephone base voltage voltage (AC adapt er outpu[...]

53 Appendix A Alert tones, 33 Answering calls, 11 B Battery char ging, 7 Battery inst allation, 7 Belt clip, 10 Brightness, 21 C Call log, 29 Call waiting, 14 Caller ID, 29-32 Clear voice mail indication, 18 Contrast, 20 D Delete call log entries, 32 Delete r edial entries, 12 Dial Type, 16 Dialing, fr om a CID recor d, 32 dir ectory dialing, 28 Di[...]

54 Appendix I n d e x Q Quick ref erence guide, 2-3 R Receiving calls, 11 Rechar ging, 7 Redial, 12 Ring silencing, 12 Ringer melody , 19 Ringer volume, 22 S Screen display messages, 34 Screen icons, 33 Search for names, 27 Speakerphone, 11 T T abletop mounting, 9 T echnical specifications, 52 T elephone base installation, 5-6 T emporary ring silen[...]

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