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AT&T E2116 User Manual

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2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone E2116
with Caller ID & Call Waiting
MUTE
CHAN
REDIAL

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  • Page 1 User Manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2116 with Caller ID & Call Waiting MUTE CHAN REDIAL...

  • Page 2: Need Help

    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 on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase Date: Place of Purchase:...

  • Page 3: Information About Caller Id With Call Waiting

    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 is calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call.
  • Page 4 You must install and STOP! charge the battery before 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 tele- phone, read and follow these instructions carefully: •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User Manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2116 with Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started Quick reference guide ... 2 Parts checklist ... 4 Before you begin ... 5 Telephone base installation ... 6 Battery installation & charging ... 7 Wall mounting ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick reference guide Cordless Handset PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call. During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 14). While in menus, press to scoll down. When phone is not in use, press to display call log entries (see page 23).

  • Page 7: Telephone Base

    Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base NEW VOICE MAIL If you subscribe to a telephone company Voice Mail service, MESSAGE WAITING light fl ashes when you have unretrieved messages waiting. MAIL CHARGE/IN USE On steady when cordless handset is positioned so its battery can charge.

  • Page 8: Parts Checklist

    Getting Started Getting Started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Telephone base Wall mount bracket MUTE CHAN REDIAL Cordless handset Telephone line cord Belt clip Battery compartment door Battery pack Power adapter...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Getting Started Getting Started Before you begin Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who's call- ing before you answer the phone, even when you're on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company.

  • Page 10: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location in a central location within the home and: Away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 • wireless router (for example, WiFi). Away from other electronic equipment, microwave oven, television, computer, etc.

  • Page 11: Battery Installation & Charging

    Getting Started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place the cordless handset in the base and allow to charge for at least 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the cordless handset to the base after each use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 16 hours.

  • Page 12: Wall Mounting

    Getting Started Wall mounting The base can be installed on any standard phone outlet as shown below. Choose a loca- tion in a central location within the home, away from electronic equipment such as per- sonal computers, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.

  • 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, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Snap belt clip into notches on side of cordless handset.

  • Page 14: Telephone Operation

    Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Cordless handset programming Follow the steps below to program the cordless hand- set. To stop at any time, press programming stops automatically so you can answer the call. Choose cordless handset ringer sound 1. Press 2. Press 3.

  • Page 15: Dial Mode: Tone

    Telephone Operation Cordless handset programming Choose dial mode The dial mode defaults to TONE. If you do not have touch tone service, you’ll need to change the setting to pulse by following these steps: 1. Press DIAL MODE: TONE 2. Press 3.

  • Page 16: Basic Cordless Handset Operation

    Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press or any dial pad key). To make a call, press SPEAKER cordless handset back in the base to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press time to make corrections as you are entering numbers.

  • Page 17: Base Operation

    Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Base operation Handset Locator Press to page the cordless handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again, press on cordless handset, or place cord- less handset in the base to cancel the page. NOTE: If the cordless handset is charging in the base, pressing does not generate any paging tone.

  • Page 18: Options While On Calls

    Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press the less handset to adjust listening volume. To adjust the speakerphone listening volume, press press the Volume Flash Call waiting If you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call.

  • Page 19: Directory

    Directory Memory capacity The directory can store up to 30 entries (including nine PAT JOHNSON speed dial locations). Each entry can contain a number 5550100 up to 24 digits, and a name up to 15 letters long. A con- venient search feature can help you find and dial num- bers quickly (see page 19).

  • Page 20: Speed Dialing

    Directory Directory NOTE: If all memory locations are Speed dialing in use, an error tone will sound when you attempt to enter a number. This means the memory is full, and you will On the cordless handset, numbers called most frequently not be able to store a new number until can be stored in speed dial locations 1-9 and dialed with you delete an existing one.

  • Page 21: Entering Names Into Directory

    Directory Directory NOTE: If all memory locations are Entering names into directory in use, an error tone will sound when you attempt to enter a number. This means the memory is full, and you will To enter a name not be able to store a new number until you delete an existing one.

  • Page 22: Entering Numbers Into Directory

    Directory Directory SELECT Entering numbers into directory ENTER NUMBER To enter a number Use the dial pad to enter up to 24 digits. When the number is complete, press Options while entering numbers: • Press PAT JOHNSON • Press 5556789_ To assign a distinctive ring SELECT Press...

  • Page 23: Directory Search

    Directory Directory Directory search DIRECTORY Follow the steps on the left to browse through the directory or search to find a specific entry. You can press ADAM 5551234 To browse through the directory To browse, press DIR thenpress To display first entry through all entries one by one.

  • Page 24: Changing Directory Entries

    Directory Directory Changing directory entries DIRECTORY When any entry is displayed, press Press ing text), then press ADAM 5551234 To edit an entry When EDIT is blinking, press SELECT the name and number (or distinctive ring setting on the cordless handset) by following the steps described on EDIT SPEED ERASE...

  • Page 25: Caller Id Operation

    Caller ID Operation How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your PAT JOHNSON local phone company, information about each caller will 908-555-0100 be displayed between the first and second ring. 8/12 10:06 Caller’s name Caller’s phone number MUTE CHAN...

  • Page 26: About Names

    Caller ID OperatIon About names Names of callers will be displayed only if this informa- PAT JOHNSON tion is provided by your local telephone company. 908-555-0100 If the telephone number of the person calling exactly 8/12 10:06 matches a number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will match the name that you entered into your directory.

  • Page 27: To Review Your Call Log

    Caller ID Operation To review your call log PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 The call log review displays the Caller ID in reverse 8/12 10:06 AM NEW chronological order, with the latest one (the one with the highest number) first. CHRIS WILLIAMS When the phone is not in use, press 908-555-1234 information about the most recent caller.

  • Page 28: To Dial A Call Log Entry

    Caller ID Operation To dial a call log entry PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 When any Caller ID screen is displayed, press 8/12 10:06 AM NEW PHONE dial the number exactly as it appears on the screen. PHONE ON 00:10 9085550100 Dialing options Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls.

  • Page 29: To Delete Call Log Entries

    Caller ID Operation To delete call log entries PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 To delete a single call log entry 8/12 10:06 AM NEW Press CHRIS WILLIAMS then press 908-555-1234 oldest record is displayed. 8/12 9:53 AM NEW To delete all call log entries MARK CLAYTON To clear your call log completely, press and hold 908-555-5678...

  • Page 30: To Add Entries To Phone Directory

    Caller ID Operation To add entries to phone directory PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 When a Caller ID screen is displayed, follow the steps 8/12 10:06 AM NEW at left to enter it into your phone directory. SELECT Both the caller’s name and telephone number will be entered as they appear in the call log.

  • Page 31: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Display screen messages, lights and tones Screen display messages CONNECTING... ** RINGING ** CONNECTING... ** PAGING ** NEEDS RECHARGING BATTERY LOW PHONE ON SPEAKER MUTE CHAN REDIAL SCANNING... CAN'T CONNECT XX MISSED CALLS MUTE The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone.

  • Page 32: Indicator Lights

    Appendix Appendix Display screen messages, lights and tones Alert tones “Beep-Beep...Beep-Beep...” (Double beep every 5 seconds) “Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep” (5 quick beeps) “Beeeeeeeeep” (1 long beep) MUTE CHAN REDIAL Indicator lights CHARGE/IN USE On when handset is positioned so its battery can charge.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    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. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. My phone doesn’t work •...
  • Page 34 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base. Plug the handset beeps unit into a different, working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. five times and isn’t performing • Move the cordless handset closer to the base. You might have normally.
  • Page 35 Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise, • Other cordless phones and 802.11 wireless routers that are used for home computer networks both use internal radios to communicate. static, or weak The radios may interfere with one another. You can improve the per- signal even formance of your cordless phones and your router by: when I’m near...
  • Page 36 Appendix Troubleshooting • Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely. I hear noise in the cordless handset, and none of the keys or buttons work. • Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to the section(s) on My cordless ringer selection in this user’s manual.
  • Page 37 Appendix Troubleshooting • If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this solves the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector. •...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Especially About Cordless Telephones

    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 base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone conversa- tions could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cord- less handset.

  • Page 40: Save These Instructions

    Appendix Important Safety 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 41: 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 42: 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 reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 43: 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 44 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, inunda- tion, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion;...
  • Page 45 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 46: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band (Cordless handset to base) RF Frequency Band (Base to cordless handset) Operating Temperature Base Unit Voltage (AC Voltage, 60Hz) Base Unit Voltage (AC Adapter Output) Cordless handset Voltage 921.4 MHz — 927.2 MHz 2400.9 MHz — 2405.1 MHz 32°F —122°F 0°C —...

  • Page 47: Index

    Appendix Index AC adapter, 6 Alert tones, 28 Answering calls, 12 Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 9 Caller ID, 21 add entries to phone directory, 26 delete entries, 25 dial entries, 24 CID, 21 Delete Call Log entries, 25 Delete redial entries, 12 Dialing, from a CID record, 24...
  • Page 48 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2006 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 3 AT&T 05/06. 91-000667-030-000...

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