This quick start guide provides you with basic installation and operation instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form. Please refer to the complete online EL52103/EL52113/EL52203/EL52213/ EL52253/EL52303/EL52313/EL52353/EL52403/EL52503 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions at http://telephones.att.com/manuals...
Quick start guide Telephone base Power adapter for telephone base TONE Cordless handset Charger for cordless handset Wall mount bracket (1 for EL52103/EL52113) with power adapter installed (2 for EL52203/ (1 for EL52203/ EL52213/EL52253) EL52213/EL52253) (3 for EL52303/ (2 for EL52303/...
Installation Install the telephone base and charger as shown below. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter on the DSL line. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the included wall mount bracket and refer to Wall mount installation in the online user’s manual for details.
Battery installation Install the battery as show below. Plug the battery Insert the supplied Align the cover flat connector securely battery with the label against the battery into the socket inside ThIs sIDE uP facing compartment, then the handset battery up as indicated.
Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use.
handset overview ChargE light CID/voLumE On when the handset is • Press to scroll down while charging in the telephone in menus. base or charger. • Press to decrease the listening volume. DIr/voLumE • Press to show the caller ID log when the handset is not •...
Telephone base overview /rEPEaT • Press to repeat a message. • Press twice to play the previous message. message window Displays the number of messages or other answering system information. x/DELETE • Press to delete the message currently playing. • Press twice to delete all old messages when the telephone is not in use.
menu overview Use the menu to change the telephone settings. Press mEnu/ in idle mode (when the handset is not in use) to enter the sELECT main menu. Press to scroll through menu items. Press /sELECT to select or save the indicated item. mEnu -or- /CanCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit...
Telephone settings Use feature summary on page 7 to find and set features. The following are a few examples of common features to set. Refer to handset settings and answering system settings in the online user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all telephone features.
making, answering and ending calls making a call PhonE/ /sPEaKEr and then dial the number Press fLash using the dialing keys. -or- Enter the number using the dialing keys and then press PhonE/ /sPEaKEr to dial. fLash While pre-dialing a number, you can: TONE •...
options while on calls volume control /voLumE to increase or press /voLumE to decrease While on a call, press the listening volume. note: The handset volume setting and speakerphone volume setting are independent. Changing one does not affect the other. Join a call in progress If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press PhonE/...
handset locator Use the handset locator to find misplaced handset(s). To start the paging tone: • Press /hanDsET LoCaTor at the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. To stop the paging tone: PhonE/ /sPEaKEr, •...
Intercom make and answer an intercom call Intercom to You can intercom between handsets. Press InT on your handset when not in use. • If you have 2 handsets, your originating handset screen shows Calling hs x, and the other handset screen shows hs x is calling.
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Intercom Call transfer using intercom You can transfer an outside call to another system handset. Transferred During an outside call, press InT and proceed just as making a normal intercom call. Once the other party has answered the intercom, you have the following options: •...
Directory Directory overview The directory is stored in the telephone base and shared by all handsets. It stores up to 50 entries. Changes made to the directory on any one handset apply to all. Only one handset can review the directory at a time. Create directory entries Press mEnu/ in idle mode.
Dial a directory number When the desired directory entry displays, press PhonE/ /sPEaKEr fLash to dial. Edit a directory entry When the desired directory entry displays on the screen, press /sELECT. mEnu /sELECT. Edit the telephone number, then press mEnu Edit the name.
Caller ID This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. The available caller ID information will appear after the first or second ring. missed (new) call indicator The telephone base stores the last 50 incoming calls as the caller ID information.
answering system and voicemail Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in digital answering system and those left on your service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate.
number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after 6, 5, 4, 3, or 2 rings. You can also select Toll saver. If toll saver is selected, the answering system answers a call after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages.
Delete all old messages You can delete all old messages in idle mode. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve them. You cannot delete messages until you have listened to them. On the telephone base: Press x/DELETE twice. • • On a handset: Press mEnu/ in idle mode.
1 and so forth. You can purchase additional handset AT&T EL50003 or AT&T EL50013 to expand your telephone system. EL50003 (silver) is for use with EL52103/EL52203/EL52253/EL52303/ EL52353/EL52403/EL52503. EL50013 (champagne) is for use with EL52113/ EL52213/EL52313.
Deregistering handsets If you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets that are registered to the telephone base, and then register each handset individually. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions below before you begin. Deregister all handsets from the telephone base: Press and hold /hanDsET LoCaTor on the telephone base for about 10 seconds...
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, or to purchase accessories or replacement parts, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 , or call . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 .
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• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the telephone not to dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room with less background noise.
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The charge light is off. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in correctly and securely. • Make sure the battery is installed correctly in the handset. Follow the instruction in Battery installation on page 3 to install the battery. •...
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I hear other calls while using my telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or telephone service. Call your telephone service provider (charges may apply). I’ve set my LCD language to spanish or french and I don’t know how to change it back to English.
Important safety 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 •...
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.
fCC Part 68 and 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. This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request.
Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
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 our website at www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this AT&T branded product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER”...
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• PRODUCT returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); or • Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. how do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call...