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AT&T EL41108 User Manual

AT&T EL41108 User Manual

At&t 5.8 ghz cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting user's manual
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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 the battery before using the telephone. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack (page 6). The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.

  • Page 4: Handset

    Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Your telephone contains the following items: User’s manual EL41108 5.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/ call waiting REMOVE User's manual Telephone base Power adapter for...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User’s manual EL41108 5.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/ call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide handset ...2 telephone base ...3 Handset main menu ...4 Telephone base installation ...5 Installation options ...7 Battery installation & charging ...9 Telephone operation Settings ...
  • Page 6 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE The light is on when a cordless handset is properly positioned to charge in the telephone base. CID/-VOLUME When in a menu, press to scroll down. When the phone is not in use, press to display caller ID history entries (page 30).

  • Page 7: Telephone Base

    Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base IN USE • On steady when a handset is in use. • Flashes quickly while an incoming call is ringing. VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicemail service is offered by your telephone service provider.

  • Page 8: Handset Main Menu

    Getting started Handset main menu To enter the main menu: 1. Press MENU/ SELECT CID or DIR 2. Press /SELECT to enter that menu. MENU To return to the idle mode, press DIRECTORY allows you to store and search for names and numbers (page 21).

  • Page 9: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started Telephone base installation The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (page 7). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location. Avoid placing the telephone base too close to: •...
  • Page 10 Getting started Telephone base installation If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.

  • Page 11: Installation Options

    Getting started Installation options The telephone base is designed for both desktop installation and wall mount installation. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required. This mounting plate is available for purchase at many hardware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation.
  • Page 12 Getting started Installation options Wall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop position, 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 Getting started Battery installation & charging Low battery indicator LOW BATTERY Return the handset to the telephone base to recharge when this symbol flashes and the handset beeps or when the handset screen displays LOW BATTERY. 10:08 02/14 To replace the battery, Press the tab and slide the battery compartment cover downwards.

  • Page 15: Telephone Operation

    LANGUAGE DIAL MODE: TONE Telephone operation Telephone operation Settings To customize how the handset works: 1. Press MENU/ SELECT the handset main menu. CID or DIR 2. Use feature. /SELECT to select the feature. 3. Press MENU To stop at any time, press Language To change the language to Espanol, or Francais: 1.
  • Page 16 RINGER: 1 DATE/TIME NOTES: 1. You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming caller ID information. The time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company (page 27).

  • Page 17: Ringer Volume

    RINGER VOL: LOW Telephone operation Settings Ringer volume You can set your handset to a ring volume level of HI, LOW, or OFF. To set the ring level: 1. Press MENU/ SELECT the handset main menu. 2. Press CID or DIR RINGER VOL: and the current setting.

  • Page 18: Voicemail Indication

    NEW VOICEMAIL 10:08 02/14 CLR VOICEMAIL CLEAR? YES NOTES: 1. Telephone company voicemail may alert you to new messages with stutter, (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone company for more details. 2. For information about using your voicemail service contact your telephone company for assistance.
  • Page 19 HOME AREA CODE NOTE: If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial 10 digits to make a local call (area code + phone number), program your home area code to 000. Telephone operation Settings Home area code If you dial seven digits to make a local call (area code not required), you can program your area code into the telephone as the home area code.

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    Elapsed time PHONE 0:00:30 REMOVE Telephone operation Basic operation Make a call To make a call: • Press PHONE/ FLASH telephone number. To end a call: OFF/ • Press CLEAR telephone base. On-hook dialing (predialing) • Enter the telephone number, then press PHONE/ To make corrections as you FLASH.
  • Page 21 Ringer silenced REMOVE Telephone operation Telephone operation Telephone operation Basic operation Redial While the phone is not in use, press REDIAL/ repeatedly to display the last PAUSE five numbers called (up to 30 digits). To dial the number displayed, press pressing PHONE/ FLASH...

  • Page 22: Handset Locator

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace a handset. ** PAGING ** To start the paging tone: • Press To stop the paging tone: • Press REMOVE • Place the cordless handset in the telephone 1.

  • Page 23: Options While On Calls

    VOLUME REMOVE REMOVE Mute Telephone operation Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press the volume, press the volume. 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 call.
  • Page 24 Telephone operation Telephone operation Options while on calls Temporary tone dialing If dial pulse (rotary) is selected, you can switch to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing TONE . This can be useful if it is necessary to send tone signals for long-distance services.

  • Page 25: Directory

    Directory Directory Memory capacity The handset directory can store up to 30 entries PAT WILLIAMS (including nine speed dial entries). Each entry can 5551234 contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 14 characters. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 25).

  • Page 26: Speed Dial

    NOTE: The speed dial feature occupies up to nine of the thirty memory locations in the directory. For example, if there are only five speed dial entries, then up to 25 entries can be stored in the directory. If there are already 30 entries in the directory, no new directory and speed dial...

  • Page 27: New Directory Entries

    NOTE: If all memory locations are in use, an error tone will sound when you attempt to enter a number. This means the memory is full, and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete an existing one. DIRECTORY ENTER NAME PAT JOHNSON_...
  • Page 28 ENTER NUMBER PAT JOHNSON 5556789_ DISTINCT RING? N 5556789 Directory New directory entries 5. Enter the telephone number when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter up to 24 digits. - Press DIR to move the cursor to the right.

  • Page 29: Directory Search

    DIRECTORY ADAM 5551234 BETH 5554321 -OR- JOHN 5550123 Directory Directory search Review directory entries 1. Press DIR when the phone is not in use. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries in the handset. 2. Press CID or DIR directory.

  • Page 30: Change Or Dial Entries

    DIRECTORY ADAM 5551234 SPEED EDIT 5551234 SPEED EDIT 5551234 SPEED EDIT DEL 5551234 Directory Change or dial entries When any entry is displayed, press MENU/ to see options. Press the option you want (blinking text), then press /SELECT again to select it. MENU Edit an entry When EDIT is blinking, press...

  • Page 31: Caller Id

    CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 REMOVE Caller ID Caller ID history 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 when on another call.

  • Page 32: About Names

    CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 REMOVE NOTES: 1. Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. 2. The number shown by your caller ID will be in the format sent by the telephone company.
  • Page 33 CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 REMOVE 02 MISSED CALLS 10:08 02/14 Pat Williams 555-1234 10:08 02/14 Caller ID Caller ID history There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons: On-screen message PRIVATE NAME PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN NAME UNKNOWN CALLER...

  • Page 34: Review The Caller Id History

    PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 CHRIS WILLIAMS 908-555-1234 10:08 02/14 PHONE 0:00:10 9085551234 PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 - OR - PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 PAT JOHNSON 1-908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 PAT JOHNSON 555-0100 10:08 02/14 PAT JOHNSON 1-555-0100 10:08 02/14 Caller ID Review the caller ID history...

  • Page 35: Delete Caller Id History Entries

    PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 CHRIS WILLIAMS 908-555-1234 10:08 02/14 MARK CLAYTON 908-555-5678 10:08 02/14 - OR - 27 MISSED CALLS 10:08 02/14 ERASE ALL? ERASE ALL? N 10:08 02/14 Caller ID Delete caller ID history entries Delete a single caller ID history entry Press CID to display the latest caller ID listing.

  • Page 36: Add Entries To The Directory

    PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 DIAL PROGRAM 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 PAT JOHNSON 9085550100 PAT JOHNSON 9085550100_ DISTINCT RING? N 9085550100 PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 Caller ID Add entries to the directory Add entries to the directory While you have a caller ID entry displayed, follow the steps below to enter it into your telephone directory.

  • Page 37: Screen Icons, Indicator

    Appendix A Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones 06 MISSED CALLS 10:08 02/14 REMOVE Handset alert tones Two short beeps Double beep every minute when on a call Four beeps Five beeps Confirmation tone Indicator lights VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail.

  • Page 38: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Appendix B Handset display screen messages CONNECTING . . . REMOVE Screen display messages CONNECTING... ** RINGING ** ** PAGING ** LOW BATTERY SCANNING... XX MISSED CALLS RINGER OFF MEMORY FULL MIC MUTED MIC ON POWER FAILURE followed by OR OUT OF RANGE The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone.

  • Page 39: Appendix C Troubleshooting

    Appendix C Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 call My telephone • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly does not work at all.
  • Page 40 Appendix C Troubleshooting • Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base The battery does not charge in the handset or the • If the cordless handset is in the telephone base, but the handset battery does not accept charge.
  • Page 41 Appendix C Troubleshooting • Make sure the ringer is on (page 13). The telephone does not ring • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter when there is an incoming • The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone call.
  • Page 42 Appendix C Troubleshooting My phone rings • The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone but when I try to answer the call the handset screen shows CONNECTING… I cannot dial • First, try all the suggestions in The telephone does not out.
  • Page 43 Appendix C Troubleshooting My calls fade • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into out or cut in and out when I am using the cordless • Other electronic products can cause interference to your handset. • Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as •...
  • Page 44 Appendix C Troubleshooting • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital I hear other • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack. calls when using the telephone. My caller ID • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to features are not working •...
  • Page 45 Appendix C Troubleshooting • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Common cure • If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting for electronic equipment. 1. Disconnect the power to the telephone base. 2. Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset. 3.

  • Page 46: Important Safety Instructions

    Appendix D 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.
  • Page 47 Appendix D Important safety instructions CAUTION: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 call Especially about cordless telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations.

  • Page 48: Save These Instructions

    Appendix D Important safety instructions ™ The RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center.

  • Page 49: Fcc Part 68 & Acta

    Appendix E 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 50 Appendix E 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 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 Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late...

  • Page 51: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix F 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 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 harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 52: Appendix G Limited Warranty

    Appendix G 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 United States of America, visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 or call 1.
  • Page 53 Appendix G 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 54 Appendix G 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 difficulty;...

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    Appendix H Technical specifications 5.8 GHz analog technology Dual band transmission combines the best of 5.8 GHz and 900MHz analog technologies to provide quality performance and complete signal coverage for a standard home, while not interfering with wireless routers. Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

  • Page 56: Index

    Appendix I Index Alert tones, 33 Answer a call, 16 Battery charging, 9 Battery installation, 9 Battery low, 10 Call waiting, 19 Caller ID, 27 add entries to phone directory, 32 delete entries, 31 dial entries, 30 Channel, 20 Delete caller ID history entries, 31 Delete redial entries, 17 Dialing, directory dialing, 26...
  • Page 57 www.telephones.att.com © 2008 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 7 AT&T 08/08.

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