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AT&T EL41108 User Manual

5.8 ghz cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 1 User’s manual EL41108 5.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting REMOVE...
  • Page 2 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. Model #: EL41108 Type: 5.8GHz cordless telephone Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase: Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the...
  • Page 3 You must install and charge STOP! See page 7 the battery before using the for easy instructions. telephone. Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset or base display - remove it before use. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call...
  • Page 4 Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items, save your sales receipt and origi- nal packing in the event warranty service is necessary. User’s manual Quick start guide EL41108 EL41108 5.8 GHz cordless 5.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller telephone with caller...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User’s manual EL41108 5.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting REMOVE Table of contents Getting started Caller ID summary Quick reference guide......2 Caller ID summary......24 Parts checklist .........4 To review the call summary ..27 Telephone base installation.....5 Delete call summary entries ..28 Battery installation &...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset CID/-VOLUME /VOLUME + When in a menu, press When in a menu, press to scroll down. When in to scroll up. When in idle idle mode, press to dis- mode, press to display direc- play call summary entries tory entries (page 22).
  • Page 7 Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base VOICEMAIL Flashes when there is new voicemail (requires voicemail service from your local tele- phone company). HANDSET LOCATOR Press to make the handset beep when the handset is not in the telephone base (page xx).

  • Page 8: Parts Checklist

    Getting started Handset main menu To enter the main menu: 1. Press MENU/ when the handset is in idle mode. SELECT 2. Press to select a handset feature menu, then press MENU/ SELECT to enter that menu. To return to the idle mode, press OFF/ CLEAR DIRECTORY allows you...

  • Page 9: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started Installation setup Install the telephone base 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 vertically mounted on the wall (page xx). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.
  • Page 10 Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base 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 vertically mounted on the wall (page xx). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.
  • Page 11 Getting started Installation options This telephone is used for both desktop installation and wall mount installa- tion. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required. This mounting plate with studs may be available for purchase from any hardware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation.

  • Page 12: Installation Options

    Getting started Installation options Wall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop posi- tion, make sure that you first unplug the power adapter and telephone line cord from the wall outlets before you begin. 1.

  • Page 13: Battery Installation & Charging

    Getting started Battery installation & charging Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours before use.

  • Page 14: Belt Clip & Optional Headset

    Telephone operation Settings Use the MENU/SELECT to change the handset set- tings. Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset. To stop at any time, press OFF/ CLEAR Language The default language setting is English. To change the language to Espanol, or Francais: LANGUAGE 1.

  • Page 15: Settings

    Telephone operation Settings Selectable ringer melodies 1. Press MENU/ to begin programming. SELECT RINGER: 1 2. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting. 3. Use /SELECT to change the current setting. MENU 4. Press to display 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ringer sound.
  • Page 16 Telephone operation Settings Choose ringer volume setting 1. Press /SELECT to begin programming. MENU RINGER VOL: LOW 2. Press until the screen displays RINGER VOL: and the current setting. 3. Use /SELECT to change the current setting. MENU 4. Press to choose the desired volume level.
  • Page 17 Telephone operation Settings Clear voicemail indication If you subscribe to voicemail services provided by NEW VOICEMAIL your local telephone company, NEW VOICEMAIL and a icon will appear on the handset dis- play when you have new voicemail message. The 10:08 02/14 VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash.

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    Telephone operation Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press any keys Elapsed (except OFF/ ). To make CLEAR 0:00:30 time a call, press PHONE/ , then dial a number. FLASH Press OFF/ to hang up. CLEAR To predial (preview numbers before dialing), enter numbers first, then press...
  • Page 19 Telephone operation Basic operation Last five numbers redial While the phone is not in use, press REDIAL/ PAUSE repeatedly to display the last five numbers called (up to 30 digits). To dial the number displayed, press PHONE/ . Or after pressing PHONE/ FLASH FLASH...
  • Page 20 Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator If you misplace the handset, press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base. This starts the paging tone at the handset for 60 seconds to help you locate it. To stop the paging tone, press OFF/ on the handset, or place the handset CLEAR...

  • Page 21: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press -VOLUME to decrease CID/ VOLUME the volume, press /VOLUME+ to increase the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone company, there will be a beep if there is an incoming call while you are already on a REMOVE...

  • Page 22: Directory

    Directory Memory capacity The handset directory can store up to 30 entries (including nine speed dial entries). Each entry can PAT WILLIAMS contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up 5551234 to 14 characters. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 22).

  • Page 23: Speed Dial

    Directory Speed dial NOTE: The speed dial fea- ture occupies up to nine of the You can enter nine speed dial numbers of up to 24 thirty memory locations in the digits. Each number is stored in a speed dial location directory.

  • Page 24: New Directory Entries

    Directory New directory entries NOTE: If all memory To enter a name locations are in use, an error tone will sound when you • Press MENU/ twice. SELECT attempt to enter a number. This means the memory is full, • The screen will show ENTER NAME. and you will not be able to store a new number until you •...
  • Page 25 Directory New directory entries MENU/ SELECT To enter a number Use the dial pad keys to enter up to 24 digits. When ENTER NUMBER the number is completed, press MENU/SELECT Options while entering numbers: • Press then /REMOVE to erase digit(s) if CHAN you make mistake(s).

  • Page 26: Directory Search

    Directory Directory search Follow the steps on the left to browse through the DIRECTORY directory or search to find a specific entry. You can press anytime to exit the directory. /CLEAR To browse through the directory To browse, press then press ADAM to scroll through all entries one by one.

  • Page 27: To Change Or Dial Entries

    Directory To change or dial entries When any entry is displayed, press /SELECT MENU to see options. Press to highlight the option you want (blinking text), then press /SELECT again to select it. MENU To edit an entry When EDIT is blinking, press /SELECT.

  • Page 28: Caller Id Summary

    Caller ID summary Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID function with call wait- ing feature which works with service from your local telephone company. CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answer- 10:08 02/14...
  • Page 29 Caller ID operation Caller ID summary How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, information about each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring. CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 Caller’s name Call number of...
  • Page 30 Caller ID operation Caller ID summary There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons: On-screen message Reason PRIVATE NAME Caller prefers to remain anony- mous. CHRISTINE SMITH PRIVATE CALLER Caller name and telephone 908-555-0100 number not revealed at caller's request.

  • Page 31: To Review The Call Summary

    Caller ID operation To review the call summary PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 The call summary displays the caller ID in reverse 10:08 02/14 chronological order, with the latest one (the one with the highest number) first. CHRIS WILLIAMS When the phone is not in use, press CID to display 908-555-1234 information about the most recent caller.

  • Page 32: Delete Call Summary Entries

    Caller ID operation PAT JOHNSON Delete call summary entries 908-555-0100 To delete a single call summary entry 10:08 02/14 Press CID to display the latest caller ID listing. Press CID or to find the entry you want to CHRIS WILLIAMS delete, then press /REMOVE.

  • Page 33: Add Entries To The Directory

    Caller ID operation Add entries to the directory PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 When any caller ID is displayed, follow the steps at 10:08 02/14 left to enter it into your phone directory. /SELECT then MENU Both the caller’s name and the telephone number CID or DIR will be entered as they appear in the call sum- DIAL...

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons Microphone is muted. 06 MISSED CALLS Ringer off. 10:08 02/14 Battery charging (animated display). Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base to recharge. Missed and un-reviewed calls. REMOVE Handset alert tones The volume level is at the maximum or minimum setting.

  • Page 35: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages CONNECTING... The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone. ** RINGING ** There is an incoming call. CONNECTING . .. ** PAGING ** The cordless handset locator has been activated (the cordless handset beep to help you locate it).

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. www.telephones.att.com For Customer Service, visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268. call . In Canada, dial My telephone • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly does not work (page 7).
  • Page 37 Appendix Troubleshooting • It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Batteries section of this user’s manual. • The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Limited warranty section of this user’s manual for further instruction.
  • Page 38 Appendix Troubleshooting • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cel- lular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.
  • Page 39 Appendix Troubleshooting • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a televi- sion, radio, or other appliances may cause the telephone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless hand- set before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise.
  • Page 40 Appendix Troubleshooting • Select channels four through 10 for your router (refer to the user’s manual of your router for more information). • If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local serv- ice.
  • Page 41 Appendix Troubleshooting Common cure • If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting for electronic the cordless handset in the telephone base or the equipment charger. If it does not seem to respond, try the following (in the order listed): 1.

  • Page 42: Important Safety Instructions

    Appendix Important safety instructions 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 •...
  • Page 43 Appendix Important safety instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cord- less phone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equip- ment within range of the cordless handset.
  • Page 44 Appendix Important safety instructions • 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. ™...

  • Page 45: Fcc Part 68 & Acta

    Appendix FCC Part 68 & 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.
  • Page 46 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA 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 emer- gency 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 Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late...

  • Page 47: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix 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 reason- able 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 harm- ful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    Appendix 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: In the www.telephones.att.com United States of America visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 or call .
  • Page 49 Appendix Limited warranty 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 •...
  • Page 50 Appendix 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 dif- ficulty;...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 5857.2 MHz — 5865.9 MHz (handset to telephone base) RF frequency band 912.75 MH — 917.10 MHz (telephone base to handset) Channels Modulation Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage 104 —...

  • Page 52: Index

    Appendix Index Alert tones, 30 Incoming call summary, 25 Answering calls, 14 Incoming calls, answering, 14 Indicator lights, 30 Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Last number redial, 15 Battery low, 7 Belt clip, 10 Making calls, 14 Menus, 2 Missed calls, 26 Call waiting, 17 Mute, 17...
  • Page 53 www.telephones.att.com © 2007 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures, licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 1 AT&T 09/07. 91-00XXXX-010-100...

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