AT&T EL52206 User Manual
Dect 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller id/call waiting
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- Page 1 User’s manual EL52106/EL52206/EL52246/ EL52256/EL52306/EL52346/ EL52356/EL52406 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
- Page 2 Visit for a list of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones. Model number: EL52106 (one-handset system) EL52206/EL52246/EL52256 (two-handset system) EL52306/EL52346/EL52356 (three-handset system) EL52406 (four-handset system) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting Serial number: ________________________________________________________...
- Page 3 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Quick start guide Telephone base Cordless handset (1 for EL52106) (2 for EL52206/EL52246/EL52256) (3 for EL52306/EL52346/EL52356) (4 for EL52406) Battery compartment cover Charger for cordless handset Battery for cordless with power adapter installed...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User’s manual EL52106/EL52206/EL52246/ EL52256/EL52306/EL52346/ EL52356/EL52406 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Telephone operation Installation ................1 Making, answering and ending calls ....21 Quick reference guide - handset ......2 Making a call ..............21 Quick reference guide - telephone base ...5... - Page 5 Directory Call block Directory overview ............32 About call block ............... 47 Shared directory ............. 32 Call block ................48 Directory memory capacity ......32 Add a call block entry ..........48 Exiting the directory ..........32 Review call block list ..........49 Create directory entries ..........
- Page 6 Recording and playing memos ......67 Technical specifications ..........97 Record a memo ............67 DECT 6.0 digital technology ......97 Play back memos ........... 67 Telephone operating range ......97 Message window displays ........68 Simulated full-duplex handset speakerphone ............97 Remote access ..............69 Remotely access Index...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Installation STOP! You must install and charge See pages 7-9 the battery before using the for easy 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 (pages 10-12). -
Page 8: Quick Reference Guide - Handset
Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. DIR/VOLUME • Press to scroll up while in menus (page 13). • Press to increase the listening volume when on a call (page 25), or increase the message playback volume (page 65). - Page 9 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CID/VOLUME • Press to scroll down while in menus (page 13). • Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call (page 25), or decrease the message playback volume (page 65). • Press to show the caller ID log when the handset is not in use (page 42).
- Page 10 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset MAIN MENU Play messages (page 64) Play messages Answering sys (page 52) Directory (page 32) Caller ID log (page 40) Call block (page 47) Ringers (page 14) Set date/time (page 17) Settings (page 15) Using menus Press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.
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Page 11: Quick Reference Guide - Telephone Base
Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base FIND HS Press to page all handsets (page 28). REPEAT • Press to repeat a message (page 65). • Press twice to play the previous message (page 65). DELETE • Press to delete the message currently playing (page 65). -
Page 12: Telephone Base And Charger Installation
Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger, as shown below. 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. -
Page 13: Battery Installation And Charging
Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery installation Install the battery, as shown below. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up, as indicated. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place. - Page 14 Getting started Battery installation and charging After you install your telephone or power returns following Date: MM/DD/YY a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time (see page 17). To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CANCEL.
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Page 15: Battery Charging
Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. -
Page 16: 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 17 Getting started Wall-mount installation Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Align the holes on the wall-mount bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the wall-mount bracket down until it locks securely.
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Page 18: Wall-Mount To Tabletop Installation
Getting started Wall-mount installation Wall-mount to tabletop installation To change the telephone base from wall-mount installation to tabletop installation, follow the steps mentioned below. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Push the telephone base up to detach it from the wall-mount bracket. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. -
Page 19: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Menu overview Use the menu to change the telephone settings. Press MENU/ in idle mode (when handset is not in use) to enter the SELECT main menu. Press CID or DIR to scroll through menu items. /SELECT to select or save the indicated item. Press MENU -OR-... -
Page 20: Handset Settings
Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume You can set the handset ringer volume level (1-6), or turn Ringer volume the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the handset screen. Press MENU/ when the handset is idle. SELECT Press CID or DIR to scroll to Ringers, then press /SELECT. -
Page 21: Lcd Language
Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. LCD language Press MENU/ when the handset is idle. SELECT Press CID or DIR to scroll to Settings, then press /SELECT. MENU /SELECT to select LCD language. Press again MENU... -
Page 22: Clear Voicemail Indication
Telephone settings Handset settings Clear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is a new voicemail message but there is none. This may occur, for example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail message and icon;... -
Page 23: Set Date/Time
Telephone settings Handset settings Set date/time The answering system announces the day of the week and time of each message received prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call (see About caller ID on page 40). -
Page 24: Home Area Code
Telephone settings Handset settings Home area code If you dial 7 digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID log only displays the 7 digits of the telephone number. -
Page 25: Quiet Mode
Telephone settings Handset settings QUIET mode When QUIET mode is turned on, the telephone silences all sounds during the set period of time (1-12 hours). However, the find handset paging tone and any sound-generating operations initiated by users, such as making calls using the speakerphone or setting ringer volume, will sound as normal. -
Page 26: Telephone Base Ringer Volume
Telephone settings Telephone base ringer volume When the telephone base is idle, press /VOLUME or /VOLUME on the telephone base to set the ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. A sample of the ringer sounds as you adjust the volume. The telephone base announces, “Base ringer is off”... -
Page 27: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Making, answering and ending calls Making a call To make a call: The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk PHONE/ /SPEAKER, then enter • Press FLASH (in hours, minutes and the telephone number. seconds). On-hook dialing (predialing): Phone 0:01:30 Use the dialing keys to enter the telephone number... -
Page 28: Answering A Call
Telephone operation Making, answering and ending calls Answering a call PHONE/ Press any dialing key (0-9, or ) or FLASH -OR- /SPEAKER to answer using the speakerphone. Press Handset speakerphone /SPEAKER to switch between During a call, press Speaker 0:01:30 speakerphone and normal handset use. -
Page 29: Redial
Telephone operation Redial Each handset stores the 10 most recently called numbers in the redial list. View numbers in the redial list Press REDIAL/ when the handset is idle. PAUSE Press DIR, CID or REDIAL/ repeatedly to PAUSE scroll through the 10 most recently called numbers (up to 30 digits each). -
Page 30: Copy A Number From The Redial List To The Directory
Telephone operation Redial Copy a number from the redial list to the directory Press REDIAL/ when the handset is idle. PAUSE Press CID or DIR to scroll to the number you want to Enter number /SELECT twice. The save into the directory. Press MENU 888-722-7702_ screen shows Enter number. -
Page 31: Options While On Calls
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control /VOLUME to increase or 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 volume setting and speakerphone volume setting are independent. Mute Use the mute function to turn off the microphone while on a call. -
Page 32: Temporary Tone Dialing
Telephone operation Options while on calls Temporary tone dialing If you have dial-pulse (rotary) dialing service only, you can temporarily switch from pulse-tone dialing to touch-tone dialing during a call. During a call, press TONE . Use the dialing keys to enter the desired number. The telephone sends touch-tone signals. -
Page 33: Join A Call In Progress
Telephone operation Options while on calls To access the redial list while on a call: Redial 6/10 Press REDIAL/ . The screen shows the number PAUSE 888-722-7702 most recently called. To view up to 10 recently called numbers, press DIR, CID or REDIAL/ PAUSE repeatedly to scroll to the desired number. -
Page 34: Find Handset
Telephone operation Find handset You can use the find handset feature to find misplaced handsets. To start the paging tone: • Press FIND HS on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. To stop the paging tone: PHONE/ /SPEAKER, •... -
Page 35: Intercom
Telephone operation Intercom Make and answer an intercom call Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets, or a handset and a cordless headset/speakerphone (sold separately). You can buy additional expansion handsets (AT&T model EL50005), cordless headsets and speakerphones (AT&T model TL80133) for this telephone base to expand your telephone system (up to five handsets, cordless headsets or speakerphones). -
Page 36: Answer An Incoming Call During An Intercom Call
Telephone operation Intercom Answer an incoming call during an intercom call If you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone. To answer the incoming outside call: PHONE/ • Press . The intercom call ends automatically. FLASH To end the intercom call without answering the incoming outside call: OFF/... -
Page 37: Call Transfer Using Intercom
Telephone operation Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to Phone 0:01:30 another system handset. During a call, press INT. • If you have two handsets and no other registered 10:30 11/20 devices, the outside call is put on hold and your originating handset screen shows Calling HS X. -
Page 38: Directory Overview
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 one time. If another handset attempts to enter the directory, the screen shows Not available. -
Page 39: Create Directory Entries
Directory Create directory entries Create a new directory entry Press MENU/ in idle mode. SELECT Press CID or DIR to scroll to Directory, then press /SELECT. MENU /SELECT again to choose Add new entry. Press MENU When the screen shows Enter number, use the dialing Enter number keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits). - Page 40 Directory Create directory entries Character chart: Characters by number of key press Dialing ‘ & space Press /SELECT to store your new directory entry. You hear a MENU confirmation tone. NOTE: The screen shows Number repeated if the number is already in the directory. You cannot save the same number more than once.
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Page 41: Add A Predialed Telephone Number To
Directory Create directory entries Add a predialed telephone number to the directory While the handset is in idle mode, use the dialing keys to enter the telephone number (up to 30 digits). 888-722-7702 /PAUSE to insert a 3-second • Press and hold REDIAL dialing pause (a P appears). -
Page 42: The Directory
Directory Review the directory Review directory entries Press DIR when in idle mode. The screen shows the Charlie Johnson first entry in the directory. List empty appears if there 888-883-2445 are no directory entries. Press CID or DIR to browse through the directory or use the dialing keys to start a name search (page 37). -
Page 43: Search By Name
Directory Review the directory Search by name Press DIR when the handset is in idle mode. Charlie Johnson When an entry appears, use the dialing keys (0-9) to 888-883-2445 start a name search (alphabetical search). The directory shows the first name beginning with the first letter associated with the dialing key, if there is an entry in the directory that begins with that letter. -
Page 44: Dial, Delete And Edit A Directory Entry
Directory Dial, delete and edit a directory entry You can dial, delete or edit a displayed directory entry. Robert Brown 888-360-4121 See Review directory entries on page 36 or Search by name on page 37 to show an entry from the directory. Dial a directory number PHONE/ While reviewing a directory entry, press... -
Page 45: Edit A Directory Entry
Directory Dial, delete and edit a directory entry Edit a directory entry /SELECT. The screen shows While reviewing a directory entry, press MENU Enter number with the current number of the entry. Use the dialing keys to edit the number (up to 30 digits). Enter number Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left •... -
Page 46: 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 47: Caller Id Log
Caller ID Caller ID log How caller ID log works The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 30 incoming calls in the telephone base. Each entry may have up to 24 digits for the telephone number and 15 characters for the name. Entries are stored in reverse chronological order. -
Page 48: Caller Id Operation
Caller ID Caller ID operation Missed (new) calls indicator When you have calls that have not been reviewed, all 16 missed calls handset screens show XX missed calls when in idle mode. All entries that have not been reviewed are counted as missed (new) calls. -
Page 49: View Dialing Options
Caller ID Caller ID operation View dialing options Although the caller ID log entries received typically have 10 digits (the area code plus the 7-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus area code plus the seven digits. You can follow the steps, as mentioned below, to change the number of digits that you dial in the caller ID log. -
Page 50: Dial A Caller Id Log Entry
Caller ID Caller ID operation Dial a caller ID log entry While reviewing the caller ID log entry, press CID or DIR to browse through the caller ID log. PHONE/ /SPEAKER to dial the displayed entry. Press FLASH Delete caller ID log entries To delete a caller ID log entry: While reviewing the caller ID log, press CID or DIR to browse through the caller ID log. -
Page 51: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To The Directory
Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the directory While reviewing the caller ID log, press CID or DIR to browse through the caller ID log. /SELECT. When the desired entry displays, press MENU To Directory /SELECT again to choose To Directory. -
Page 52: Reasons For Missing Caller Id Information
Caller ID Reasons for missing caller ID information There are occasions when other information or no information shows for various reasons: Screen message Reason PRIVATE NAME The caller prefers not to show the name. PRIVATE NUMBER The caller prefers not to show the telephone number. PRIVATE CALLER The caller prefers not to show the name and telephone number. -
Page 53: Call Block
Call block About call block If you have subscribed to caller ID service, you can use the call block feature to reject certain calls automatically. The call block list stores up to 20 entries. The telephone system can reject calls automatically according to: •... -
Page 54: Call Block
Call block Call block Add a call block entry Press MENU/ when the handset is idle. SELECT Call block Press CID or DIR to scroll to Call block, then press /SELECT. MENU /SELECT again to choose Block list. Press MENU Press CID or DIR to scroll to Add new entry, then /SELECT. -
Page 55: Review Call Block List
Call block Call block Review call block list Press MENU/ when the handset is idle. SELECT Review Press CID or DIR to scroll to Call block, and then /SELECT. press MENU /SELECT again to choose Block list. Press MENU /SELECT again to choose Review. Press MENU Press CID or DIR to browse through the call... -
Page 56: Edit A Call Block Entry
Call block Call block Edit a call block entry Search for the desired entry in the call block list (see Salesman Review call block list on page 49). 888-883-2445 /SELECT. When the desired entry displays, press MENU The screen displays Enter number along with the phone number to be edited. -
Page 57: Delete A Call Block Entry
Call block Call block Delete a call block entry Search for the desired entry in the call block list (see Review call block list on page 49). /DELETE on the handset and When the desired entry displays, press MUTE the screen shows the next entry. You cannot retrieve a deleted entry. NOTE: If the call block list is empty after an entry is deleted, the screen displays List empty. -
Page 58: Answering System
Answering system Answering system settings Use the answering system menu in the handset to turn the answering system on or off or change the settings for the outgoing announcement, call screening, number of rings, remote access code and the message alert tone. Announcement The announcement is the greeting callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. - Page 59 Answering system Answering system settings To record a new announcement: Press MENU/ when the handset is idle. SELECT Press CID or DIR to scroll to Answering sys, then press /SELECT. MENU /SELECT to select Announcement. The system announces, “To Press MENU play, press 2.
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Page 60: Answer On/Off
Answering system Answering system settings Answer on/off Unless you change it, the answering system is on and ready to record messages. If the answering system is on, the ANS ON icon displays on the handset screen and the / ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base is on. -
Page 61: Voice Guide
Answering system Answering system settings Voice guide This feature is an alternative way for you to do the basic setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement, set the number of rings, and set the message alert tone. This feature is only available on the cordless handset. -
Page 62: Call Screening
Answering system Answering system settings Call screening You can choose whether or not incoming messages are played through the speaker on the telephone base while they are being recorded. However, whether the call screening is on or off, the incoming messages can always be played through the handset. -
Page 63: Number Of Rings
Answering system Answering system settings Number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 rings. You can also select Toll saver, which is explained below. Unless you change it, the answering system answers an incoming call after three rings. -
Page 64: Remote Access Code
Answering system Answering system settings Remote access code To access your answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone, you need to enter a 2-digit number (00-99). Unless you change it, the remote access code is 19. To change the remote access code: Press MENU/ when the handset is idle. -
Page 65: Message Alert Tone
Answering system Answering system settings Message alert tone When the message alert tone is on, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. By default, the message alert tone is set to Off. To change the setting: Press MENU/ when the handset is idle. -
Page 66: Answering System Overview
Answering system Answering system overview Answering system and voicemail indicators Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in answering system and those left on your service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate. -
Page 67: Message Capacity
Answering system Answering system overview Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. The maximum recording time (including message, announcement and memo) is 22 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics. -
Page 68: Call Screening
Answering system Answering system overview Call screening Call screening at the base: If the answering system and call screening are on, the announcement and the incoming message can be broadcast at the telephone base when a call arrives. You can turn call screening on or off using the handset (see Call screening on page 56). -
Page 69: Call Intercept
Answering system Answering system overview Call intercept While call screening, you can stop the recording and speak to the caller. PHONE/ /SPEAKER • If the call is screened at the base, press FLASH on the handset to stop recording and speak to the caller. PHONE/ •... -
Page 70: Message Playback
Answering system Message playback You can listen to messages at the telephone base or on a cordless handset. When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced. Before each message, you hear the day and time of the recording. After the last message, you hear, “End of messages.”... -
Page 71: Options During Playback
Answering system Message playback Options during playback When a message is playing, you can adjust the playback volume, skip, repeat, or delete the message. When messages are playing on the telephone base: Press /VOLUME or /VOLUME to adjust the message playback •... -
Page 72: Delete All Old Messages
Answering system Message playback Delete all old messages Use this feature to delete all old messages. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve the deleted messages. New messages cannot be deleted until you have listened to them. To delete all old messages on the telephone base: Press DELETE on the telephone base when the answering system is not in use. -
Page 73: Recording And Playing Memos
Answering system Recording and playing memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system. Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages. Record a memo Press MENU/ when the handset is idle. -
Page 74: Message Window Displays
Answering system Message window displays The message window on the telephone base displays the total number of messages. See the following table for other message window displays. There are no messages in the answering system. After a power failure, the number in the message window flashes to (flashing) indicate that the date and time need to be set. -
Page 75: Remote Access
Answering system Remote access You can access the answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. Remotely access the answering system Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. When the answering system answers, enter the 2-digit remote access code (19, by default;... - Page 76 Answering system Remote access Hang up to end the call. Cut out and carry the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for quick reference. NOTES: • If you do not enter a valid remote access code, the system answers the call automatically. •...
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Page 77: Appendix
Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/speakerphones Your telephone can support up to five DECT 6.0 cordless handsets, headsets or speakerphones. You can purchase additional handsets AT&T EL50005, cordless headsets or speakerphones (sold separately) to expand your www.telephones.att.com/accessories telephone system. Visit for a list of compatible DECT 6.0 cordless headsets and speakerphones. Each new handset, headset or speakerphone must be registered to the telephone base before use. -
Page 78: Deregistering Handsets
Appendix Deregistering handsets If you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets that are registered to the telephone base, and then register each handset individually. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin. -
Page 79: And Alert Tones
Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Screen icons The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. (flashing) The battery icon animates when the HANDSET 1 battery is charging. (animated display) ANS ON The battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged. -
Page 80: 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, when the answering system is answering an incoming call or when the answering system is being accessed remotely. •... -
Page 81: Handset Display Screen Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages Blocked call An incoming call is blocked. Calling HS X (For models with two or The handset is calling another handset (for intercom calls). more handsets only) Ended You have just ended a call. HS X is calling (For models with two or Another handset is calling. - Page 82 Appendix Handset display screen messages The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the Number repeated directory. Out of range or The handset has lost communication with the telephone base. no pwr at base Outside call You switched to an external call during an intercom call. ** Paging ** The telephone base is paging all handsets.
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Page 83: Troubleshooting
If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective. Try using a different wall jack in your home to connect your EL52106/EL52206/EL52246/EL52256/ EL52306/EL52346/EL52356/EL52406 telephone, or contact your... - Page 84 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • First try all the suggestions in the item The display shows No line. I cannot get a dial tone. • 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.
- Page 85 Appendix Troubleshooting Out of range or no pwr at base appears on my cordless handset. • Ensure that the telephone base is powered on. • Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to synchronize. •...
- Page 86 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 6).
- Page 87 Appendix Troubleshooting I hear other calls while using my telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall 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 88 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 wall jack.
- Page 89 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 must be calling from an area that supports caller ID. •...
- Page 90 Appendix Troubleshooting Incomplete messages. • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after the maximum recording time you have set (see Message alert tone on page 59). •...
- Page 91 Appendix Troubleshooting The answering system announces “Time and date not set.” • You need to reset the date and time (see Set date/time on page 17). The answering system does not respond to the remote commands. • Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see Remote access code on page 58).
- Page 92 Appendix Troubleshooting I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections, and my telephone doesn’t work. • Make sure your computer is powered on. • Make sure your Internet connection is working properly. • Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone service.
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Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: Especially About Cordless Telephones
Appendix Important safety information CAUTIONS: • Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 website at or call . In 1 (866) 288-4268 Canada, dial • Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT162342/ www.telephones.att.com BT262342). -
Page 96: Precautions For Users Of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers
Appendix Important safety information Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that: Pacemaker patients •... -
Page 97: 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. -
Page 98: Fcc Part 15
Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 99: California Energy Commission Battery Charging Testing Instructions
Appendix California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions This telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box. These instructions are intended for California Energy Commission (CEC) compliance testing only. When the CEC battery charging testing mode is activated, all telephone functions, except battery charging, will be disabled. -
Page 100: 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 our website at www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 1. - Page 101 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;...
- Page 102 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 difficulty; and b.
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Page 103: Technical Specifications
Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz — 1928.448MHz Channels Telephone base adapter voltage 96 — 130Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage DC6V @ 400mA (DC adapter output) Handset voltage 2.4VDC Charger voltage DC6V @ 400mA (AC adapter output) Operating times* Talk time (handset): up to 7 hours Talk time (speakerphone): up to 3.5 hours... -
Page 104: Index
Index Index Add a handset 71 Date and time 17 Alert tones 74 Delete messages 66 Announcement 52–53 Deregister handsets 72 Answer a call 22 Dialing options 43 Answer an incoming call Directory 32–39 during an intercom call 30 delete entries 38 Answering system 52–70 dial entries 38 edit entries 39... - Page 105 Index Index Maintenance 87 Safety information 88–90 Make a call 21 Screen icons 73 Memo 67 Screen messages 75–76 Menu 13 Skip messages 65 Message alert tone 59, 63 Speakerphone 22 Message capacity 61 Message playback 64–66 Message window displays 68 Tabletop installation 12 Missed (new) calls indicator 42 Technical specifications 97...
- Page 106 Record announcement............ 7 Turn system on or off ............0 End remote access call ............. 8 (or hang up) EL52106/EL52206/EL52246/EL52256/EL52306/EL52346/EL52356/EL52406 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting © 2016-2018 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced...
- Page 107 www.telephones.att.com © 2016-2018 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. RBRC® and 1-800-8-BATTERY® are registered trademarks of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. Printed in China.