AT&T E2912B User Manual

2.4 ghz cordless telephone/answering system with caller id/call waiting
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2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E2912B/E1112B
with caller ID/call waiting
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  • Page 1 User’s manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E2912B/E1112B with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 2 1 (800) 222-3111 In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268 or visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com Model #: E2912B/E1112B Product name: 2.4GHz cordless telephone/answering system Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase:...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID function with call waiting feature which works with service from your local telephone company. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the telephone, even when on another call.
  • Page 4 You must install and STOP! See page 10 charge the battery before for easy instructions. using the telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call 1 (866) 288-4268 In Canada, call CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User's manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E2912B/E1112B with caller ID/ call waiting Table of contents Getting started Caller ID operation Quick reference guide ......2 Caller ID operation ......28 Parts checklist ........4 To review the call log....30 Before you begin.........5 Answering system operation Telephone base installation...6...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset MENU/SELECT /SELECT SELECT CID/-VOLUME Press to display menu, or to Press to scroll down while in select a highlighted item from menus. menu or save an entry. Press to display caller ID informa- tion (see page 28).
  • Page 7 Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base • VOLUME Press to adjust message playback volume. HANDSET LOCATOR Press to make handsets beep (see page 12). CHARGE/ IN USE Flashes when another telephone on the same line or one of the handsets is in use.
  • Page 8: Parts Checklist

    Getting started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: • Telephone base Cordless handsets Charger for cordless handset Batteries for cordless handsets Battery compartment covers Telephone line cord...
  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Getting started Before you begin About caller identification Telephone operating range Caller ID with call waiting features This cordless telephone operates in this telephone let you see the with the maximum power allowed name and telephone number of by the Federal Communications the caller before answering the Commission (FCC).
  • Page 10: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started Telephone base installation Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.
  • Page 11 Getting started Telephone base installation Plug the large end of the Plug the other end of the larger power adapter into an telephone line cord into a electrical outlet not control- modular telephone jack. led by a wall switch. Route cords through slots. Plug the small end of Plug one end the larger power adapter...
  • Page 12: Battery Installation & Charging

    Getting started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, the battery may have enough charge to allow you to make a short call. For best performance, place the handsets in the telephone base or the charger and allow to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handsets to the telephone base or the charger after use.
  • Page 13: Wall Mounting

    Getting started Wall mounting The telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wall- mounting is desired, follow the directions below. 1. To remove the bracket, hold the telephone 2. Connect the telephone line cord and power base in both hands, press the two bracket tabs adapter to the jacks on the bottom of the tel- and lift the bracket away from slots...
  • Page 14: Belt Clip & Optional Headset

    Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Snap belt clip into notches on both sides To release belt clip of handset. from handset, lift one side of the belt clip out of the notch. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm head- set (purchased separately).
  • Page 15: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Elapsed time Basic operation Making and answering calls PHONE 00:00:30 To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/ FLASH or any dial-pad key (0-9, * or #) on the SPEAKER handset. To make a call, press PHONE/ FLASH then dial a number. Press SPEAKER OFF/ CLEAR...
  • Page 16 Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator If the handsets are misplaced, press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base. This triggers the pag- ing tone at the handsets for 60 seconds to help you locate them. To stop the paging tone, press , or any dial-pad PHONE/...
  • Page 17: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press to adjust lis- CID/-VOLUME /VOLUME+ tening volume. Each button press adjusts volume by one level. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. NOTE: The hands-free speakerphone and headset listening volume are adjusted separately.
  • Page 18 Telephone operation Options while on calls Mute Press to silence the microphone. You MUTE/ DELETE will be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE/ DELETE again and resume speaking. Ringer silenced Temporary ring silencing...
  • Page 19: Intercom Calls

    Telephone operation Intercom calls You can use the intercom feature to have conver- sations between the handsets. 1. Press the button on a handset. 2. The display will read CALLING OTHER HANDSET. 3. The other handset will ring and its screen will display OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.
  • Page 20: Call Forward

    Telephone operation Call forward During a conversation, an external call can be for- warded from one handset to the other handset. 1. Press and hold 2. The display will read CALL FORWARDED. 3. The other handset will ring and its screen will display INCOMING CALL.
  • Page 21: Call Transfer

    Telephone operation Call transfer During a conversation, a call can be transferred to the other handset. 1. Press to put the external call on hold. 2. The display will read CALLING OTHER HANDSET. 3. The other handset will ring. The display will show OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

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