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AT&T E2116 User Manual

2.4 ghz cordless telephone with caller id & call waiting
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2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone E2116
with Caller ID & Call Waiting
MUTE
CHAN
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  • Page 1 User Manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2116 with Caller ID & Call Waiting MUTE CHAN REDIAL...
  • Page 2 Call Toll Free 1 (800) 222-3111 In Canada, Call 1 (866) 288-4268 or visit our website at www.telephones.att.com Model No.: AT&T E2116 Product Name: 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone Serial No.: (found at the bottom of the base unit) Purchase Date: Dealer:...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call.
  • Page 4 You must install and STOP! See page 7 charge the battery before for easy instructions. using the telephone. For customer service or product Please also read information, visit our web site at Important Product Information www.telephones.att.com on page 32. 1-800-222-3111. or call 1-866-288-4268 In Canada, call...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User Manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2116 with Caller ID & Call Waiting MUTE REDIAL CHAN Table of contents Directory Getting Started Store/Edit an entry ......19 Quick reference guide ......2 Delete/Move an entry to Speed Dial Parts checklist ........4 ..............20...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset MENU SELECT While on a call, press to lower the Press to display menu, or to select high- volume. A double beep will sound when lighted item from menu. you reach the lowest setting. While the phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information.
  • Page 7 Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base New Voicemail If you subscribe to telephone company voicemail with a visual message waiting signal, this light fl ashes, and MESSAGE WAITING displays on the handset screen when you have voicemail waiting. Charge/In Use Handset Locator Flashes slowly when the handset is in use.

  • Page 8: Parts Checklist

    Getting Started Parts checklist Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: MUTE REDIAL CHAN c. Power adaptor b.

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Telephone operating range Caller ID with Call Waiting features in This cordless telephone operates within this telephone let you see who’s call- the maximum power allowed by the ing before you answer the phone, even Federal Communications Commission when you’re on another call.

  • Page 10: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting Started Telephone base installation IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your base unit. 2. Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal com- puters, television sets and microwave ovens. 3.

  • Page 11: Battery Installation & Charging

    Getting Started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place the handsets in the base unit or charger and allow to charge for at least 16 hours before use.You can keep the batteries charged by returning the handsets to the base unit or charger after each use. Recharging of a fully depleted bat- tery may take up to 14 hours.

  • Page 12: Wall Mounting

    Getting Started Wall mounting The line cord of the base unit can be plugged into any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment such as personal com- puters, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Install the line cord as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 13: Belt Clip & Optional Headset

    Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (available separately). For best result, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset.

  • Page 14: Telephone Operation

    Telephone Operation Handset Operation Making a Call Press , then dial the number. PHONE (A) or SPEAKER (B) -OR- Dial the number (use to backspace and make correc- tions), then press to call. PHONE (A) or SPEAKER (B) Call Waiting During a call, press to receive the new incom- FLASH (A)
  • Page 15 Telephone Operation Handset Operation MENU/SELECT Press to display menu, or to select highlighted item from menu. During a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up, or exit the menu display. Press to temporarily mute the ringer during an OFF (B) incoming call.

  • Page 16: Handset Settings

    Telephone Operation Handset Settings From the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. Press , then use the buttons to scroll to the feature to be changed. Press MENU SELECT anytime to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

  • Page 17: Base Operation

    Telephone Operation Base Operation New Voicemail If you subscribe to the voice mail service with a visual message waiting signal from your telephone company, this light flashes, and is displayed on the MESSAGE WAITING screen of the handset when there is voicemail waiting. Handset Locator Press to page the handset.

  • Page 18: Messages Waiting

    Telephone Operation Messages Message Waiting Your phone is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service providers’ voice messaging MESSAGE WAITING systems, providing alerts on both the handset and base 5/01 5:40 unit when new messages come in. Voice messaging is a subscription service available through most service providers for a monthly fee.
  • Page 19 Telephone Operation Messages Display Screen Messages Screen Display: When: There is a call coming in. RINGING The handset is waiting for a dial tone. CONNECTING... The handset is in use. PHONE ON There is have new voicemail. MESSAGE WAITING The base is paging the handset. PAGING The battery needs to be recharged.

  • Page 20: Speed Dial

    Telephone Operation Speed Dial Your phone can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each loca- tion) into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory.
  • Page 21 Telephone Operation Speed Dial When you fi nish entering the name, press . The MENU • SELECT screen displays ENTER NUMBER Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace • and make corrections. Press to store REDIAL/PAUSE pauses in the dialing sequence. -OR- Press to display the last number...
  • Page 22 Telephone Operation Speed Dial Press . The screen displays • SELECT ERASE NO YES and the number. Press until fl ashes. • Press . A confi rmation beep will sound. • SELECT Dial a Speed Dial Entry Press and hold the speed dial location key (1 through •...

  • Page 23: Directory

    Directory Directory Your phone can store 30 (including the 9 speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 char- acters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location) in each handset. Store an entry Press .

  • Page 24: Delete/Move An Entry To Speed Dial

    Directory Press to confi rm and move on to edit the • SELECT number. Use to backspace and make corrections. Press to confi rm and move to edit the dis- • SELECT tinctive ring setting. Press to save the edited information. •...

  • Page 25: Caller Id Log

    Caller ID Logs Caller ID Log Shared Caller ID Log The Caller ID Log is stored in the base unit, and is shared by all handsets. Each handset’s call log is indepen- dent from the other handset. For example, when you delete one or all call log entries from one handset, the information on all other handsets will not be affected.
  • Page 26 Caller ID Logs Caller ID Log LCD Screen For each incoming call, the screen displays the following information between the first and second rings: • The caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company) • The caller’s area code and telephone number. •...

  • Page 27: To Review The Call Log

    Caller ID Logs To review the call log 6 NEW CALLS To review the call log • Press on the cordless handset to activate the incoming call record. • Press the two arrow keys ( and on the cordless handset) to scroll through the incoming records to Pat Williams review incoming calls and check for missed calls.
  • Page 28 Caller ID Logs To review the call log To store from the Caller ID Log into the directory • Press on the cordless handset to activate the caller ID log. • Press on the cordless handset to scroll to the desired number to be stored. •...
  • Page 29 Caller ID Logs Dial a Displayed Number • Locate the desired record in call history. • If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press #. The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number;...
  • Page 30 Caller ID Logs To review the call log HANDSET 1 6 NEW CALLS To review the call log Press to review the call log. The most recent call is displayed first. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list as shown at left. Pat Williams 555-1234 To return a call...
  • Page 31 Caller ID Logs Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: The other party is blocking the name and/or num- PRIVATE ber information. Your phone company is unable to receive infor- UNKNOWN mation about this caller’s name and/or number. (after name) This person called consecutively.

  • Page 32: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1-800-222–3111. My phone • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. doesn’t work •...
  • Page 33 Appendix Troubleshooting • Reset the base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 sec- onds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset. • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone.
  • Page 34 Appendix Troubleshooting I hear other • Press the CHAN key while on a call to change to a clear channel. calls while • Disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regu- using my phone lar telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service.
  • Page 35 Appendix Troubleshooting My calls fade • Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been out or cut in eliminated. and out while • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cord- I’m using my less phone.
  • Page 36 Appendix Troubleshooting • Re-install the battery, and place handset in base cradle. • Wait for the handset to re-establish its connection with the base. To be safe, allow up to one minute for this to take place. If you subscribe •...

  • Page 37: Important Product Information

    Appendix Important product information 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 38: Save /These Instructionsn

    Appendix Save these instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
  • Page 39 Appendix Save these instructions Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers Cardiac Pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a mul- tidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers.

  • Page 40: Fcc Part 68 And Acta

    Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require- ments 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 41: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix FCC Part 15 If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency 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 up. •...

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    Appendix Limited Warranty The AT&T brands are used under license. Any repair, replacement or warranty ser- vice, and all questions about this product should be directed to: Advanced American Telephones, 1-800-222-3111 or www.telephones.att.com. In Canada, call 1-866-288- 4268. 1 What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product, Advanced American Telephones (“AAT”), warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER”...
  • Page 43 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 44 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 AAT service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; b include “valid proof of purchase”...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifi Cations

    (Base to handset) Channels Operating Temperature 32 —122 F 0°C — 50°C Base Unit Voltage 120V AC 60Hz (AC Voltage, 60Hz) E2116: 9V DC 300mA Base Unit Voltage (AC Adapter Output) E2116: 9V DC 400mA Handset Voltage 3.6V 600mAH Ni-Cd Battery...
  • Page 46 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2005 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 1 AT&T 11/05. 91-000667-010-000...

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