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- Page 1 User’s manual E2811 2.4 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting TONE REDIAL MUTE DELETE PAUSE...
- 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 #: E2811 Type: 2.4GHz cordless telephone/answering system Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase: ©...
- Page 3 You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User's manual E2811 2.4 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide ...2 Parts checklist ...4 Telephone base installation ...5 Battery installation & charging ...7 Installation options ...8 Belt clip & optional headset ...10 Telephone operation Basic operation ... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset CID/- VOLUME Press to scroll down while in menus. Press to display caller ID information (page 28). While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left (page 20). Press to decrease (page 20). -
Page 6: Telephone Base
Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE • Flashes when another telephone is on the same line or the handset is in use. • Flashes when the answering system is answering an incoming call. • Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. -
Page 7: 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: User’s manual E2811 2.4 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting... -
Page 8: Telephone Base Installation
Getting started Telephone base installation Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by 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 9 Getting started Telephone base installation Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base. Plug the small end of the power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base. Route cords through slots.
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Page 10: Battery Installation & Charging
Getting started Battery installation & charging After installing the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, place the handset in the telephone base and charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after use. -
Page 11: Installation Options
Getting started Installation options NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions. Tabletop mount Wall mounting The telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required. -
Page 12: Tabletop Mounting
Getting started Installation options 3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into slots on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots as shown on the right. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 13: Belt Clip & Optional Headset
Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown (optional). Snap belt clip into the notches on both sides of handset. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm head- set (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm head- To order an AT&T 2.5 mm headset, visit our website at set. -
Page 14: Telephone Operation
Elapsed time PHONE 00:00:12 00:00:12 SPEAKER 00:00:12 Telephone operation Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the handset. To make a call, press SPEAKER, then dial a number. -
Page 15: Basic Operation
REDIAL 555-1234 RINGER MUTE Telephone operation Basic operation Last number redial Press REDIAL/ PAUSE dialed numbers (up to 32 digits). Press repeatedly to view up to five /VOLUME+ recently called numbers. The handset beeps twice at the beginning or end of the list. Press to exit. -
Page 16: Options While On Calls
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press to adjust listen- CID/-VOLUME /VOLUME+ Volume ing volume. Pressing decreases the vol- CID/-VOLUME ume. Pressing increases the volume. /VOLUME+ When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. Flash NOTE: The earpiece, hands-free speakerphone and headset listening volume are adjusted separately. -
Page 17: Handset Settings
> DIRECTORY > RINGER VOLUME RINGER: Telephone operation Handset settings Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT feature menu. 2. Use the CID/-VOLUME to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a >... - Page 18 > DIRECTORY > RINGER TONE RINGER TONE: 1 > DIRECTORY > KEY TONE KEY TONE: ON Telephone operation Handset settings Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR Ringer tone...
- Page 19 > DIRECTORY > LANGUAGE > ENGLISH Telephone operation Handset settings Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR Language In this menu, you can select the language used in all screen displays.
- Page 20 > DIRECTORY > CLR VOICE MAIL CLEAR: YES Telephone operation Handset settings Clear voice mail indication If you subscribe to voice mail services provided by your local telephone company, NEW VOICE MAIL and the icon will appear on all handset screens when you have new voice mail.
- Page 21 > DIRECTORY > DIAL TYPE DIAL TYPE: TONE Telephone operation Handset settings Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR Dial type...
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Page 22: Directory
Directory Directory Memory capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters long. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 23). -
Page 23: New Directory Entries
> DIRECTORY > REVIEW > STORE ENTER NUMBER 555-1234_ Directory New directory entries Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR To create and store a new directory entry... - Page 24 Pat Williams_ 555-1234 TONE MUTE REDIAL DELETE PAUSE Pat Williams 555-1234 Directory New directory entries 7. Enter the name when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each time a key is pressed, the character on that key will be displayed.
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Page 25: Directory Search
Andrew 5556789 TONE MUTE REDIAL DELETE PAUSE Barbara 5559876 Directory Directory search Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR To browse through the directory... - Page 26 TONE MUTE REDIAL DELETE PAUSE Directory Directory search Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR To search by name 1.
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Page 27: To Dial, Delete Or Change Entries
DIRECTORY Andrew Andrew 5556789 5556789 >EDIT NAME Andy_ 555-6789 Andy 555-6789 >EDIT NUMBER Andy 555-1234_ Andy 555-1234 Directory To dial, delete or change entries To dial, delete or change a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the hand- set. -
Page 28: Caller Id Operation
CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:01 11/23 Caller ID operation 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 while on another call. -
Page 29: How Caller Id Works
CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:01 11/23 Caller ID operation 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 Caller’s number Time of call Information about the last 50 incoming calls is stored... -
Page 30: Memory Match
Chris 908-555-0100 10:01 11/23 6 MISSED CALLS Caller ID operation Memory match Names of callers will be displayed only if the information is provided by your local telephone company. If the telephone number of the caller exactly match- es a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will match the corre- sponding name already in the directory. -
Page 31: To Review The Call Log
6 MISSED CALLS Pat Williams 555-1234 10:31 11/23 Jeffrey Adams 555-9876 10:21 11/23 Chris Thompson 908-555-0100 10:11 11/23 - OR - Chris Thompson 1-908-555-0100 10:21 11/23 Chris Thompson 1-555-0100 10:11 11/23 Chris Thompson 555-0100 10:11 11/23 Caller ID operation To review the call log To review the call log Press to review the call log. - Page 32 Chris Thompson 555-0100 10:11 11/23 DELETE ALL: YES CALL LOG EMPTY Caller ID operation To review the call log Other options while reviewing the call log • Press DELETE to delete the current entry from the call log. • Press and hold DELETE to delete all entries from the call log.
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Page 33: Answering System Operation
Message counter Number of messages (or during playback, mes- sage number currently playing) Press repeatedly to hear setup options (page 33). Press to review or set clock (page 31). Press to delete message currently playing, press and hold to delete all old messages (page 34). -
Page 34: Day & Time Announcements
CLOCK The system will announce the current clock setting, then announces "To set the clock, press CLOCK." CLOCK The system will announce the current year setting, then announces “To change the year, press SKIP or REPEAT, to change the hour, press CLOCK.”... -
Page 35: Outgoing Announcements
Elapsed recording time (sec- onds). Press to stop recording. ANNC “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD.” PLAY/ STOP (Plays announce- ment previously recorded). - OR - ANNC “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD.” RECORD “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.”... -
Page 36: Changing Feature Options
SETUP until desired feature is heard (see list at right). SKIP or REPEAT until desired selection is heard. SETUP to set selection and move to next menu option. - OR - /STOP PLAY to set selection and exit menu. NOTES: 1. -
Page 37: Message Playback
Number of messages (or during playback, message number currently playing). Press PLAY/ STOP begin or end message play- back. /STOP PLAY “You have [xx] new messages and [xx] old messages” Message playback begins. See options at right. /STOP PLAY to end message playback. NOTES: 1. -
Page 38: Recording & Playing Memos
Elapsed Press recording to stop time (sec- recording. onds). RECORD “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” Speak into microphone. Microphone /STOP PLAY “Recorded” the memo has been recorded. Answering system operation Recording & playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. -
Page 39: Message Counter Displays
Message counter Answering system operation Message counter displays The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter. Message counter displays No messages. 0 (flashing) The clock needs to be set (page 31). -
Page 40: Answering System Mode
ANSWER ON until the system announces “Calls will not be answered.” "Beep," The system has been turned off. - OR - ANSWER ON until the system announces “Calls will be answered.” Calls will be answered.” .” "Beep." The system has been turned on. -
Page 41: Remote Access
Dial your telephone number from any touch- tone telephone. When system answers, enter two digit remote access code (19 unless you have changed it). Enter remote commands (see list at right). Hang up to end call and save all undeleted mes- sages. -
Page 42: Appendix
Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones HANDSET 1 MUTE 10:01 11/23 Handset alert tones Two short beeps The volume level is at the maximum or minimum setting. Low battery warning. Four short beeps Two beeps Out of range from the telephone base while on a call. -
Page 43: Handset Display Screen Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages There are new calls in the caller ID log. XX MISSED CALLS ALREADY SAVED The telephone number entered is already stored in the directory. You are accessing an empty call log. CALL LOG EMPTY The handset with a low battery has CHARGING been placed to charge in the tele-... -
Page 44: Screen Display Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged. MICROPHONE ON MUTE has been turned off and the per- son on the other end can hear you. MICROPHONE MUTED The call is on mute. There are new voicemail messages. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att. com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. My telephone • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly does not work at all. - Page 46 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if • Check that all the telephones connected to the same • Makes sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode •...
- Page 47 Appendix Troubleshooting • It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer • The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the The CHARGE • Clean the metallic charging contacts on the cordless hand- light is off. • Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords are •...
- Page 48 Appendix Troubleshooting • Other electronic products can cause interference to your • Test a working telephone at the same telephone jack. If • The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try install- • Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the •...
- Page 49 Appendix Troubleshooting • Other electronic products can cause interference with your There is noise or • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the interference dur- ing a telephone • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the conversation.
- Page 50 Appendix Troubleshooting • Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and • Other cordless telephones and 802.11 wireless routers that • Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL I hear other calls • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack. when using the telephone.
- Page 51 Appendix Troubleshooting The system does • Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting fea- not receive caller ID or the system • The caller may not be calling from an area which supports does not display caller ID during •...
- Page 52 Appendix Troubleshooting The announce- • When recording the announcement, make sure you speak in ment message is not clear. • Make sure there is no background noise (television, music, traf- The answering • Make sure the answering system is on. system does not •...
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Page 53: 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 54 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 handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone con- versations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
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Page 55: Save These Instructions
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. The RBRC™... -
Page 56: Fcc Part 68 & Acta
Appendix FCC Part 68 & 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 57 Appendix FCC Part 68 & 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: •...
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Page 58: 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 59: Limited Warranty
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replace- ment or warranty service, and all questions about this prod- uct should be directed to: In the United States of America visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1(800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. - Page 60 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 61 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;...
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Page 62: Technical Specifications
Appendix Technical specifications Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the handset(s) and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset(s), the weather, the layout, and the construction of your home or office. -
Page 63: Index
Appendix Index Alert tones, 39 Answering calls, 11 Answering system, 30-38 Batteries, 7 Belt clip, 10 Call waiting, 13 Call intercept, 37 Call screening, 37 Caller ID, 25-29 add entries to phone directory, 29 delete entries, 29 dial entries, 28 Clear voicemail indication, 17 Delete call log entries, 29 Delete redial entries, 12... -
Page 64: Remote Access Wallet Card
Record announcement ...*7 Turn system off or on ...0 End remote access call ...8 (or hang up) 2.4 GHz Cordless telephone/answering system E2811 © 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. - Page 65 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 4 AT&T 06/07. 91-001098-020-100...