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/EL51210/EL51250 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 number: EL51200 (two-handset system) EL51210 (two-handset system) EL51250 (two-handset system) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone Serial number: Purchase date: Place of purchase: Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the...
- Page 3 Power adapter for telephone base Cordless handset Charger for cordless handset Wall mount bracket with power adapter installed (2 for EL51200, EL51210 or EL51250) (1 for EL51200, EL51210 or EL51250) Battery for cordless handset Battery compartment cover Telephone line cord...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User’s manual EL51200/EL51210/EL51250 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Speakerphone ............16 Ending a call ............16 Quick reference guide ..........2 Redial..................17 Telephone base and charger installation ....4 To review numbers in the redial list ....17 Battery installation and charging ......5... - Page 5 Appendix Create directory entries ..........26 To create a new directory entry ....26 Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones ...............40 To add a predialed telephone number to the directory ............27 Screen icons ............40 Reviewing the directory ..........28 Handset indicator lights ........40 To review directory entries .......28 Telephone base indicator lights.....41 To search by name ..........28...
- Page 6 You must install and charge See pages 5 and 6 for easy the battery before using the instructions. 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 7).
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Quick reference guide DIR/VOLUME REDIAL/PAUSE Press to scroll up while in menus Press repeatedly to view the last 20 (page 10). numbers dialed (page 17). Press to increase the listening While entering numbers, volume (page 19). press and hold to insert a dialing pause (pages 15 and 26). - Page 8 Getting started Quick reference guide Main menu Using menus The > symbol indicates the feature to select. DIRECTORY (page 26) Press MENU/ to enter the SELECT main menu. CALL LOG (page 36) RINGERS (page 11) Press to scroll through menu items. SETTINGS (pages 12-14) Press /SELECT to select or...
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Page 9: Telephone Base And Charger Installation
Getting started Telephone base and charger installation If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) 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 10: 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 11: Battery Charging
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 12: Wall Mount Installation
Getting started Wall mount installation The telephone base comes ready for tabletop use. 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. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. - Page 13 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. A DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service.
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Page 14: Wall Mount To Tabletop Installation
Getting started Wall mount installation Wall mount to tabletop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount installation to tabletop installation, follow the steps below. Unplug the large end of the base power adapter from the electrical outlet. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. -
Page 15: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Menu overview Use the menu to change the telephone settings. HANDSET 1 Press MENU/ in idle mode (when the handset is not SELECT 16 MISSED CALLS in use) to enter the main menu. Press to scroll until the > symbol is next to the 10:30 11/20 feature you want to select. -
Page 16: Handset Settings
Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume You can 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 17: Lcd Language
Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can use this feature to select the language used for all screen displays. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT LCD LANGUAGE Press to scroll to >SETTINGS. >ENGLISH /SELECT twice to select >LCD LANGUAGE. Press MENU Press... -
Page 18: Key Tone
Telephone settings Handset settings Key tone The handset is programmed to beep with each key press. You can turn KEY TONE off, so there are no beeps when you press keys. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Press to scroll to >SETTINGS, then press... -
Page 19: Home Area Code
Telephone settings Handset settings Home area code If you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID history only displays the seven digits of the telephone number. -
Page 20: 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. 888-722-7702 FLASH -OR- SPEAKER to use the speakerphone, then wait Press 10:30 11/20 for the dial tone. The screen displays the Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number. -
Page 21: Answering A Call
Telephone operation Making, answering and ending a call Answering a call • Press any dial pad key (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 22: Redial
Telephone operation Redial Each handset stores the 20 numbers most recently called in the redial list. To review numbers in the redial list Press REDIAL/ in idle mode. PAUSE Press , or Press REDIAL/ repeatedly to PAUSE scroll through the 20 recently called numbers (up to 30 digits each). -
Page 23: To Copy A Number From The Redial List To The Directory
Telephone operation Redial To copy a number from the redial list to the directory While reviewing the desired number in the redial list, press EDIT NUMBER /SELECT twice to edit the telephone number. Refer to MENU 888-722-7702_ step 5 in To create a new directory entry on page 26. /SELECT to add the name. -
Page 24: Options While On Calls
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control /VOLUME to increase or press While on a call, 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 25: Temporary Tone Dialing
Telephone operation Options while on calls Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service only, use this feature to temporarily switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing during a call. During a call, press TONE . Buttons pressed after this send touch-tone signals. -
Page 26: Join A Call In Process
Telephone operation Options while on calls • To access the redial list while on a call: Press REDIAL/ . The screen shows the number most PAUSE REDIAL recently called. If it is not the desired number, press 888-722-7702 to scroll to the desired one. Press /SELECT. -
Page 27: Handset Locator
Telephone operation Handset locator You can use the handset locator feature to find misplaced handsets. To start the paging tone: • Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base to start the paging tone on the handset for 60 seconds. To stop the paging tone: •... -
Page 28: Intercom
Telephone operation Intercom To make and answer an intercom call Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets. Press INT on your handset when not in use. Your handset CALLING screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset HANDSET X rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING. -
Page 29: Call Transfer Using Intercom
Telephone operation Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset. During a call, press INT. The outside call is put on hold. PHONE 0:01:30 Your handset screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING. -
Page 30: 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 31: Create Directory Entries
Directory Create directory entries To create a new directory entry Press MENU/ in idle mode. SELECT Press to scroll to >DIRECTORY, then press /SELECT. MENU to scroll to >ADD CONTACT. Press ENTER NUMBER Press /SELECT. MENU 888-883-2445_ Enter the telephone number when prompted. •... -
Page 32: To Add A Predialed Telephone Number To The Directory
Directory Create directory entries • The first letter of every word is capitalized. The remaining letters in a word start as lower case letters as shown in the character chart below. Characters by number of key presses Dial ‘ & space /SELECT to store your new directory entry. -
Page 33: 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 34 Directory Reviewing the directory If you press 5 (JKL) twice, K and then Kevin display. • • If you press 5 (JKL) three times, L and then Linda display. If you press 5 (JKL) four times, 5 displays. • • If you press 5 (JKL) five times, J displays and then Jennifer displays again.
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Page 35: Dialing, Deleting And Editing A Directory Entry
Directory Dialing, deleting and editing a directory entry You can dial, delete or edit the displayed directory entry. Robert Brown 800-360-4121 See To review directory entries or To search by name on page 28 to show an entry from the directory first. To dial a directory number •... -
Page 36: Speed Dial Locations
Directory Speed dial locations To assign or reassign a directory entry to a speed dial location Press MENU/ in idle mode. SELECT Press to scroll to >DIRECTORY. Press >SPEED DIAL /SELECT. MENU REVIEW Press to scroll to >SPEED DIAL. Press /SELECT. -
Page 37: To Clear A Speed Dial Location
Directory Speed dial locations To clear a speed dial location Press MENU/ in idle mode. SELECT >0: Charlie John Press to scroll to >DIRECTORY. Press 1: Robert Brown /SELECT. MENU Press to scroll to >SPEED DIAL. Press /SELECT. MENU Press to scroll to a speed dial location. -
Page 38: Caller Id
Caller ID About 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. Information about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the call, even while on another call. -
Page 39: Caller Id History
Caller ID Caller ID history How caller ID history (call log) works The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls in the telephone base. Each entry may have up to 24 digits for the telephone number and 15 characters for the name. -
Page 40: Caller Id Operation
Caller ID Caller ID operation Missed (new) calls indicator When you have calls that have not been reviewed, the HANDSET 1 handset idle screen shows XX MISSED CALLS. 16 MISSED CALLS All entries that have not been reviewed are counted as missed (new) calls. -
Page 41: To Review The Caller Id History
Caller ID Caller ID operation To review the caller ID history Review the caller ID history to find out who called, to return the call or to copy the caller’s name and number into your directory. CALL LOG EMPTY appears if there are no records in the caller ID history. -
Page 42: To View The Dialing Options
Caller ID Caller ID operation To view the dialing options Although the caller ID history entries received typically have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you might need to dial only the seven digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. -
Page 43: To Delete Caller Id History Entries
Caller ID Caller ID operation To delete caller ID history entries To delete a caller ID history entry: While reviewing the caller ID history, press DELETING... browse through the caller ID history and find the entry. Press /DELETE to delete the displayed entry from MUTE the caller ID history. - Page 44 Caller ID Caller ID operation /SELECT to save the number in the display. The screen shows Press MENU EDIT NAME. Use the dial pad keys and refer to the character chart (page 27) to modify the name (up to 15 characters). •...
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Page 45: Appendix
Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Screen icons Low battery; place the handset in the telephone base or charger to recharge. (flashing) HANDSET 1 16 MISSED CALLS Indicates the battery voltage level. Battery is charging. 10:30 11/20 (animated display) (animated display) The speakerphone is in use. -
Page 46: Telephone Base Indicator Lights
Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Telephone base indicator lights IN USE light On when the handset is in use. Flashes when another telephone on the same line is in use. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. Handset alert tones One short beep A key is pressed. -
Page 47: Handset Display Screen Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty caller ID history. CALL You have transferred an outside call to another cordless TRANSFERRED handset. CALLING • The handset is calling another handset (for intercom calls). HANDSET X •... - Page 48 Appendix Handset display screen messages OUTSIDE CALL You have connected to an external call during call transfer. PAGING The telephone base is paging all handsets. PHONE The handset is on a call. PLACE IN The battery is very low. The handset should be placed in the CHARGER telephone base or charger.
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Page 49: 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 www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 our website at , or call 1 (866) 288-4268 In Canada, dial . - Page 50 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 51 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 52 Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) 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 4).
- Page 53 Appendix Troubleshooting • Excessive background noise will cause a speakerphone to fade in and out. Try controlling the background noise by turning off any audio devices near the speakerphone. Also, try to avoid interrupting the person at the other end of the conversation while the person is speaking.
- Page 54 Appendix Troubleshooting • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) 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 4). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.
- Page 55 Appendix Troubleshooting My caller ID isn’t working. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your telephone. • Your caller may not be calling from an area that supports caller ID. •...
- Page 56 Appendix Troubleshooting • Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer. Do not plug it into a multiple port USB hub (USB splitter) that is not powered. • In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have enough power.
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Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Precautions For Users Of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers
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 60: 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 61 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1B. 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.
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Page 62: 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 63: Limited Warranty
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions www.telephones.att.com about this product should be directed to our website at or call 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 . In Canada, dial 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”... - Page 64 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 65 Appendix Limited warranty (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the PRODUCT or other 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.
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Page 66: 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 Charger voltage AC6V @300mA (AC adapter output) -
Page 67: Index
Appendix Index Dialing options, 37 Alert tones, 41 Dial mode, 14 Alphabetical search, 28 Directory, 25–30 Answer a call, 16 Directory storage, 26 Answer an incoming call during an Display dial, 17, 30, 32, 37 intercom call, 23 Display screen messages, 42 Any key answer, 16 DSL filter, 4, 7 Area code, 14, 33, 37... - Page 68 Appendix Index Maintenance, 52 Voicemail, 12 Make a call, 15 Volume, 11, 19 Memory match, 34 Menu, 10–14 Wall mount installation, 7 Missed (new) calls indicator, 35 Mute, 19 Operation time, 61 Pause, 15, 26 Power adapter, 4 Predialing (on-hook dialing), 15 Reasons for missing caller ID information, 35 Redial, 17...
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