AT&T E2903B manual

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Model #: E2903B 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 45-47 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 TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE MUTE/DE[...]

3 Getting started 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 during a n incom ing call’ s ringing . • Flashes when the handset is in us [...]

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 handsets Belt clips for cor dless handsets Chargers for c ord[...]

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 connected t o 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 op[...]

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 B a t t e r y i n s t al l a t i o n & c h a r gi n g After installing the bat tery , you may be able to mak e and rec eive short calls. For best performanc e, place the handsets in the telephone base or the char g- er and charge for 16 hour s before use. Y ou can keep the bat tery charged b y returning the handsets t o the te[...]

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. TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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 [...]

11 T elephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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[...]

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 handsets are misplaced, press HANDSET L OCA TOR on the teleph one bas e. T he ha ndsets will play a paging t one f or 60 seconds to help y o u l o c a t e t h e m . T o s t o p t h e p a g i n g t o n e , p r e s s P H O N E / F L A S H , SPEAKER , or any dial pad key (0-9, [...]

14 T elephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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 [...]

15 T elephone operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE O p t i o n s w h i l e o n c a l l s Mute P r es s M U T E/ D EL ET E t o s i l en c e t h e m i cr o p h on e . W he n mu t e is o n , wi l l s h ow on t h e ha n d se t s c r e en . Y o u wi l l b e a bl e t o he a r t h e ca l l er , b ut yo u r c a ll e r w il l n o t be ab le to he ar yo u[...]

16 T elephone operation 16 Int er c om U s e t h e i nt er c o m f e a t ur e f o r c o nv er s a t io n s b e tw e e n h a nd s e t s . 1. Pr ess INT . Th e s cr een of th e or igi nati ng hands et wil l sh ow INTE RC O M T O : . 2 . E n t e r t h e h a n d s e t n u m b e r o f t h e d e s t i n a t i o n h a n d s e t ( 1 , 2 o r 3 ) . T h e d i[...]

17 T elephone operation CALL TRANSFERRED Int er c om call tr ansf er Use the inter com feature t o transfer an e xternal call from one handset to another . 1. Du r i ng a c o nv e r s at i on wi t h an ex t e rn a l ca ll , pr e s s IN T . Th e e x t er n a l c al l is au t o ma t ic a l ly pl a c e d o n ho l d. The or ig in a ti ng han d se t’ [...]

18 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[...]

19 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[...]

20 T elephone operation Set tings Clear voic e mail indication If you sub scribe to voi ce ma il se rvices p r ovi ded by your local telephone company , NEW VOICE MAIL and the icon will appear on all handset screens when you hav e new voice mail. T o cancel an operation, back up t o the previous menu, or exit the menu display pr ess OFF/CLEAR . T o[...]

21 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[...]

22 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 [...]

23 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 /- [...]

24 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 ap p ea r on th e ha n ds e t s c r e en . The ringer volume l evel also determines the ringer volume for interc om calls (page 16) and the pag- ing t[...]

25 T elephone operation Dir ect ory Shar ed direct ory The direct ory is stored in the t elephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the direct ory on any one handset will be applied to all. NOT E: Only one handset can review the directory or caller ID log at a time. If another handset attempt s to enter the direct ory, it will di[...]

26 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[...]

27 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 [...]

28 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[...]

29 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[...]

30 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 28 - 29 ) 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 [...]

31 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, [...]

32 Caller ID operation C a l l e r I D o p e r a t i o n Shar ed caller ID log The caller ID log is stor ed in the telephone base, and is shared by all handset s. Changes made on any handset will apply to all. NOTE : Only one handset can r eview the directory or call- er ID log at a time. If the other handset attempts t o enter the call log, its sc[...]

33 Caller ID operation TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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 [...]

34 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 [...]

35 Appendix TONE MUTE DELETE REDIAL PAUSE 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[...]

36 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[...]

37 Appendix MICROPHONE MUTED The handset microphone is now muted. NEW VOICE MAIL There are new voicemail messages. NO LINE Th e re is n o t el e ph on e l in e c on ne ct e d. 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 pa g in g b o th ha nd s et s. SA VED T h e c al l l og [...]

38 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[...]

39 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[...]

40 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 24 ) . Ma k e su r e th e ri n ge r is on . (p a ge 2 4) . • 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 c[...]

41 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[...]

42 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 [...]

43 Appendix I h e a r ot h e r c a l l s 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 [...]

44 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[...]

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 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[...]

46 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[...]

47 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[...]

48 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[...]

49 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 [...]

50 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[...]

51 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 warrant[...]

52 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[...]

53 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 [...]

54 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[...]

55 Appendix A Alert tones, 35 Answering calls, 11 B Battery char ging, 7 Battery inst allation, 7 Belt clip, 10 Brightness, 23 C Call log, 31 Call transfer , 17 Call waiting, 14 Caller ID, 31-34 Clear voice mail indication, 20 Contrast, 22 D Delete call log entries, 34 Delete r edial entries, 12 Dial Type, 18 Dialing, fr om a CID recor d, 34 dir ec[...]

56 Appendix I n d e x P Part checklist, 4 Predial, 11 Power adapter , 6 Q Quick ref erence guide, 2-3 R Receiving calls, 11 Rechar ging, 7 Redial, 12 Ring silencing, 12 Ringer melody , 21 Ringer volume, 24 S Screen display messages, 36 Screen icons, 35 Search for names, 29 Speakerphone, 11 T T abletop mounting, 9 T echnical specifications, 54 T ele[...]

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