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AT&T EL51200 User Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 1 User’s manual EL51200 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 2 You can also visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 call . In Canada, dial Model #: EL51200 Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone Serial #: _________________________________________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________________________________ Place of purchase: _______________________________________________________ Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone base.

  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Telephone base Cordless handset x 2 Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed Wall-mount bracket Power adapter for telephone base Battery for cordless Battery compartment...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    User’s manual EL51200 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Dialing, deleting and editing a Getting started directory entry........ 32 Telephone overview......2 Speed dial locations......34 Indicator lights and alert tones ..4 Caller ID operation Screen icons ..........5 Telephone base and charger Caller ID overview ......
  • Page 5 You must install and charge the See pages 8-9 for easy handset battery before using instructions. the cordless handset. Install the telephone base close to a telephone wall jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (page 10).

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Telephone overview REDIAL/PAUSE DIR/VOLUME Press repeatedly to view the last Press to scroll up while in 20 numbers dialed (page 24). menus (page 13). While entering numbers, Press to increase the listening press and hold to insert a dialing volume (page 21).

  • Page 7: Main Menu

    Getting started Telephone overview > indicates the feature Main menu Using menus you want to select. DIRECTORY (page 28) Press MENU/ to enter the SELECT main menu. CALL LOG (page 36) RINGERS (page 14) Press to scroll through menu items. SETTINGS (pages 15-18) Press /SELECT to select or...

  • Page 8: Indicator Lights And Alert Tones

    Getting started Indicator lights and alert tones Handset indicator lights CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. Backlight (lighted display and dial pad) On when the handset is lifted from the telephone base or charger. On when a key is pressed.

  • Page 9: Screen Icons

    Getting started Screen icons Low battery; place the handset in telephone base or charger to recharge. (flashing) Indicates the battery voltage level. HANDSET 1 Battery is charging. 16 MISSED CALLS (animated display) 10:30 11/20 (animated display) The speakerphone is in use. The handset ringer is turned off.

  • Page 10: Telephone Base And Charger Installation

    Getting started Telephone base and charger installation If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.
  • Page 11 Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Plug the large end of the smaller power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Ensure the small end of the charger power adapter is plugged in the jack on the bottom of the charger.

  • Page 12: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. Plug the battery Insert the supplied battery Align the cover flat against connector securely with the label THIS SIDE the battery compartment, into the socket inside UP facing up as indicated.
  • Page 13 Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates HANDSET 1 the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place 16 MISSED CALLS the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery.

  • Page 14: Wall-Mount Installation

    Getting started Wall-mount installation The telephone base comes ready for tabletop use (see Telephone base and charger installation on page 6). If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall-mount bracket to connect with a standard dual- stud telephone wall-mounting plate.
  • Page 15 Getting started Wall-mount installation Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the telephone wall jack. Plug the large end of the base power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. DSL filter (not included) required if you have DSL high- speed Internet service.
  • Page 16 Getting started Wall-mount installation Wall-mount to tabletop installation To change the telephone base from the wall-mount position to tabletop position, follow the steps below. Unplug the large end of the base power adapter from the electrical outlet. Slide and remove the wall-mount bracket from the wall-mounting plate. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first.

  • Page 17: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Menu overview Use the menu to change the telephone settings. Press MENU/ in idle mode (when the telephone is SELECT HANDSET 1 not in use) to enter the main menu. 16 MISSED CALLS Press to scroll until the > symbol is next to the feature you want to select.

  • Page 18: Handset Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume Use this feature to set the handset ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the handset screen. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Press to scroll to >RINGERS.
  • Page 19 Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language Use this feature to select the language used for all screen displays. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Press to scroll to >SETTINGS. LCD LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press /SELECT twice to select >LCD LANGUAGE. MENU Press to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or...
  • Page 20 Telephone settings Handset settings Press /SELECT to turn the voicemail indication off. MENU -OR- Press OFF/ to cancel the procedure. CLEAR NOTES: • Your telephone service provider might alert you to new voicemail messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for more details. •...
  • Page 21 Telephone settings Handset settings Press to select the year, or use the dial pad SET TIME keys to enter the correct number (01-99), then press --:-- -- /SELECT to confirm. MENU Press to select the hour, or use the dial pad keys to enter the correct number (01-12), then press /SELECT to confirm.
  • Page 22 Telephone settings Handset settings Dial mode Use this feature to choose tone (touch-tone) or pulse (dial-pulse) dialing. The factory setting is TONE. Change this to PULSE only if you do not have touch- tone dialing service. Press MENU/ in the idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Press to scroll to >SETTINGS, then press...

  • Page 23: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Making, answering and ending a call Making a call To make a call: PHONE 0:01:30 Press PHONE/ , then wait for the dial tone. FLASH 888-722-7702 -OR- Press SPEAKER to use the speakerphone, then wait for the dial tone. The screen displays the Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number.
  • Page 24 Telephone operation Making, answering and ending a call Answering a call • Press any dial pad key (also known as Any Key Answer) or PHONE/ FLASH -OR- • Press SPEAKER to use the speakerphone. Speakerphone During a call, press SPEAKER to switch between SPEAKER 0:01:30 speakerphone and normal handset use.

  • Page 25: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press /VOLUME to increase or press /VOLUME to decrease the listening volume. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps. NOTE: The handset earpiece volume setting (1-5) and speakerphone volume setting (1-6) are independent.
  • Page 26 Telephone operation Options while on calls Flash/call waiting For more information on caller ID with call waiting, refer to About caller ID on page 36. If you subscribe to call waiting service provided by your telephone service provider, you hear a beep if someone calls you while you are already on a call.
  • Page 27 Telephone operation Options while on calls • To access the caller ID history while on a call: Press MENU/ SELECT Press to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press ROBERT BROWN 800-360-4121 /SELECT. MENU Press to scroll to the desired entry. (If 8:30 11/20 necessary, refer to step 2 in To view the dialing options...

  • Page 28: Redial

    Telephone operation Redial The handset can store the 20 numbers recently called from this handset in the redial list. To review numbers in the redial list Press REDIAL/ in idle mode. PAUSE Press to scroll through the 20 recently called numbers (up to 30 digits each).

  • Page 29: Handset Locator

    Telephone operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets. To start the paging tone: • Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. To stop the paging tone: •...

  • Page 30: Intercom

    Telephone operation Intercom To make and answer an intercom call Use the intercom feature for conversation between handsets. CALLING Press INT on your handset when not in use. Your handset OTHER HANDSET screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The other handset rings and its screen shows OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

  • Page 31: Call Transfer Using Intercom

    Telephone operation Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to the other system handset. During a call, press INT. The outside call is put on hold and PHONE 0:00:20 your handset screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The other handset rings and its screen shows OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

  • Page 32: Directory

    Directory Directory overview Shared directory The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared Charlie Johnson by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on any one 888-883-2445 handset apply to all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another handset attempts to enter the directory, the screen shows NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  • Page 33: Directory Storage

    Directory Directory storage Press MENU/ in idle mode to use the main menu. SELECT -OR- You can also store a number in the directory while predialing. Do the following: While the handset is in idle mode, use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number (up to 30 digits).
  • Page 34 Directory Directory storage • Press /DELETE to erase characters. MUTE • Press and hold /DELETE to erase all characters. MUTE • Character chart: Characters by number of key press Dial ‘ & space NOTE: The first letter of every word is capitalized. The remaining letters in a word start as lower case letters shown in the chart above.

  • Page 35: Reviewing The Directory

    Directory Reviewing the directory To review directory entries Press DIR when in idle mode to show the first entry in Charlie Johnson the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY appears if there are no 888-883-2445 directory entries. -OR- You can also show the first entry in the directory by pressing MENU/ when in idle mode.

  • Page 36: Dialing, Deleting And Editing A Directory Entry

    Directory Dialing, deleting and editing a directory entry To dial a directory number Press DIR when in idle mode. Robert Brown 800-360-4121 Press to browse through the directory and find the desired entry. -OR- Use the alphabetical search to find the desired entry. Refer to steps 2 and 3 in To search by name on page 31.
  • Page 37 Directory Dialing, deleting and editing a directory entry To edit a directory entry Press DIR when in idle mode. Charlie Johnson Press to browse through the directory and find 888-883-2445 the desired entry. -OR- Use the alphabetical search to find the desired entry. Refer to steps 2 and 3 in To search by name on page 31.

  • Page 38: Speed Dial Locations

    Directory Speed dial locations To assign or reassign a speed dial location to a directory entry While reviewing the directory, you can use the steps in To edit a directory entry on page 33 to assign or reassign a speed dial location to a directory entry. You can also follow the steps below to use the main menu to assign or reassign a speed dial location to a directory entry.
  • Page 39 Directory Speed dial locations To clear a speed dial location Press MENU/ in idle mode. SELECT >1: Charlie John 2: Robert Brown Press to scroll to >DIRECTORY. Press /SELECT. MENU Press to scroll to >SPEED DIAL. Press /SELECT. MENU Charlie John Press to scroll to a speed dial location.

  • Page 40: Caller Id Operation

    Caller ID operation Caller ID overview About caller ID This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by the telephone service Christine Smith provider after the first or second ring.
  • Page 41 Caller ID operation Caller ID overview How caller ID history (call log) works The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls in the telephone base. Entries are stored in reverse chronological order. The telephone deletes the oldest entry when the log is full to make room for new calls.
  • Page 42 Caller ID operation Caller ID overview Missed (new) calls indicator When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not HANDSET 1 been reviewed, its screen shows XX MISSED CALLS. 16 MISSED CALLS All unreviewed entries are counted as missed (new) calls. Each 10:30 11/20 time you review a caller ID history entry marked NEW, the...

  • Page 43: Reviewing Call History

    Caller ID operation Reviewing call history To review the caller ID history When a handset is in idle mode, press CID to review the Christine Smith caller ID history in reverse chronological order starting with 888-722-7702 the most recent call. -OR- 11:30 11/20...

  • Page 44: Returning A Call And Deleting An Entry

    Caller ID operation Returning a call and deleting an entry To dial a number from caller ID history Press CID when in idle mode. Christine Smith Press to browse through the caller ID history 888-722-7702 and find the entry. Press PHONE/ SPEAKER to dial the displayed FLASH...

  • Page 45: Storing A Caller Id History Entry In The Directory

    Caller ID operation Storing a caller ID history entry in the directory Press CID when in idle mode. Christine Smith Press to browse through the caller ID history 888-722-7702 and find the desired entry. • If you need to add or remove the area code or a 1 at the 10:30 11/20 beginning of the number, press # or 1.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix Display screen messages ALREADY SAVED The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory. CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty caller ID history. CALL TRANSFERED An outside call from one handset is transferred to the other handset.
  • Page 47 Appendix Display screen messages NOT AVAILABLE Someone else is already using the directory or caller ID history. AT THIS TIME OUTSIDE CALL You are connected to the external call during call transfer. PAGING The telephone base is paging all handsets. PHONE The handset is in use.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Appendix 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 www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 website at , or call 1 (866) 288-4268 In Canada, dial .
  • Page 49 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • First try all the suggestions in the item I cannot get a dial tone on page 44. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal.
  • Page 50 Appendix Troubleshooting • Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range. • Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
  • Page 51 Appendix Troubleshooting • You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless telephone by installing your new telephone base as far as possible from any other existing cordless telephone system that may already be installed. • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from the following electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.
  • Page 52 Appendix Troubleshooting I hear other calls while using my telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone 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).
  • Page 53 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call. • Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to Ringer volume on page 14. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the telephone base and the telephone jack.
  • Page 54 Appendix Troubleshooting • Make sure the home area code is set correctly in the telephone (see Home area code on page 17). • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (see Telephone base and charger installation on page 6).

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Appendix Maintenance Taking care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the handset down gently. • Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.

  • Page 56: Important Safety Information

    Appendix 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 •...

  • Page 57: Save These Instructions

    Appendix Important 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. •...

  • Page 58: Fcc Part 68 And Acta

    Appendix 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.
  • Page 59 Appendix FCC part 68 and ACTA The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.

  • Page 60: 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 harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty

    Appendix 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, call 1 (800) 222-3111 www.telephones.att.com or visit ;...
  • Page 62 Appendix Limited warranty • PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to products used for rental purposes); or • PRODUCT returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below);...
  • Page 63 Appendix Limited warranty associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz — 1928.448MHz Channels Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage 96 — 130Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage AC6V @300mA (AC adapter output) Handset voltage DC2.4 — 3.2V Battery 2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH Charger voltage...

  • Page 65: Index

    Appendix Index Directory storage, 29 Alert tones, 4 Display screen messages, 42 Alphabetical search, 31 DSL filter, 6, 10 Answer a call, 20 Answer an incoming call during Elapsed time, 19 an intercom call, 26 End a call, 20 Any key answer, 20 Area code, 17, 36, 39 Flash, 22 Auto off, 20...
  • Page 66 Appendix Index Operation time, 60 Pause, 19, 29 Power adapter, 6 Predialing, 19 Reasons for missing caller ID information, 38 Redial, 24 Screen icons, 5 Speakerphone switching, 20 Speed dial, 30, 33, 34–35 Tabletop installation, 6 Technical specifications, 60 Temporary ringer silencing, 19 Temporary tone dialing, 21 Three-way conference call, 23 Three-way conversation, 27...
  • Page 67 www.telephones.att.com © 2009 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Printed in China. Issue 1 AT&T 08/09.

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