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AT&T E2801 User Manual

2.4 ghz cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 1 User's manual E2801 2.4 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting...
  • 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 #: E2801 Type: 2.4GHz cordless telephone Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase: ©...
  • Page 3 STOP! You must install and charge See page 7 the battery before using the for easy instructions. telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    User's manual E2801 2.4 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights Quick reference guide ......2 & tones..........30 Parts checklist ........4 Handset display screen Telephone base installation ...5 messages..........31 Battery installation & charging ....7 Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset CID/- VOLUME MENU/SELECT Press to scroll down while in Press to display the menu. Once menus. Press to display caller in the menu, press to select an ID information (page 28). While item or save an entry or setting. entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the /VOLUME+...

  • Page 6: Telephone Base

    Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE • On when the cordless handset is properly positioned to charge in the telephone base. • Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. • Flashes when the handset is in use, or when another telephone is in use on the same line.

  • Page 7: Parts Checklist

    Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: User’s manual Quick start guide E2801 E2801 2.4 GHz cordless telephone 2.4 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting...

  • Page 8: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started Telephone base installation Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.
  • Page 9 Getting started Telephone base installation Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base. Plug the small end of the power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base. Route cords through slots.

  • Page 10: Battery Installation & Charging

    Getting started Battery installation & charging After installing the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, place the handset in the telephone base and charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after use.

  • Page 11: Installation Options

    Getting started Installation options NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions. Tabletop mount Wall mount Telephone outlet mounting plate with mounting studs Wall mounting The telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required.

  • Page 12: Tabletop Mounting

    Getting started Installation options 3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into slots on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots as shown on the right. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

  • Page 13: Belt Clip & Optional Headset

    Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown (optional). Snap belt clip into the notches on both sides of To release belt clip handset. from handset, lift one side of the belt clip out of the notch first before detaching the whole belt clip from handset.

  • Page 14: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Elapsed Basic operation time PHONE 00:00:12 00:00:12 Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE /FLASH SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the PHONE handset. To make a call, press or or /FLASH SPEAKER...

  • Page 15: Last Number Redial

    Telephone operation Basic operation Last number redial Press REDIAL/ to display the most recently PAUSE REDIAL dialed numbers (up to 32 digits). Press CID/-VOLUME 555-1234 repeatedly to view up to five /VOLUME+ recently called numbers. The handset beeps twice at OFF/ the beginning or end of the list.

  • Page 16: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press to adjust listening CID/-VOLUME /VOLUME+ Volume volume. Pressing decreases the volume. CID/-VOLUME Pressing increases the volume. When /VOLUME+ changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. Flash NOTE: The earpiece, hands-free speakerphone and headset listening volume are adjusted separately.

  • Page 17: Handset Settings

    Telephone operation Handset settings Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the SELECT feature menu. 2. Use the to scroll CID/-VOLUME /VOLUME+ to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a >...

  • Page 18: Ringer Tone

    Telephone operation Handset settings Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR Ringer tone This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer >...

  • Page 19: Language

    Telephone operation Handset settings Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR Language In this menu, you can select the language used in all >...

  • Page 20: Clr Voice Mail

    Telephone operation Handset settings Clear voice mail indication If you subscribe to voice mail services provided > DIRECTORY by your local telephone company, the VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash and NEW VOICE MAIL and the icon will appear on all handset screens when you have new voice mail.
  • Page 21 Telephone operation Handset settings Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR Dial type In this menu, you can choose TONE or PULSE >...

  • Page 22: Directory

    Directory Directory Memory capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters long. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 23).

  • Page 23: New Directory Entries

    Directory New directory entries Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR To create and store a new directory entry 1.
  • Page 24 Directory New directory entries 7. Enter the name when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to Pat Williams_ 16 characters). Each time a key is pressed, 555-1234 the character on that key will be displayed. Additional key presses will produce other characters on that key.

  • Page 25: Directory Search

    Directory Directory search Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR Andrew 5556789 To browse through the directory TONE MUTE REDIAL...
  • Page 26 Directory Directory search Press OFF/ to cancel an operation, back CLEAR up to the previous menu, or exit the menu dis- play. To return to the idle mode press and hold OFF/ CLEAR To search by name 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list- ing in the directory.

  • Page 27: To Dial, Delete Or Change Entries

    Directory To dial, delete or change entries To dial, delete or change a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the hand- set. Use directory search (pages 22-23) to display an entry. To exit the directory press OFF/CLEAR. To dial a displayed number When a directory entry is displayed, press PHONE...

  • Page 28: Caller Id Operation

    Caller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID function with call waiting feature which works with service from CHRISTINE SMITH your local telephone company. 908-555-0100 Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the 10:01 11/23...
  • Page 29 Caller ID operation How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your CHRISTINE SMITH local telephone company, information about each 908-555-0100 caller will be displayed between the first and second ring. Caller’s name Appears when 10:01 11/23 the call is...

  • Page 30: Memory Match

    Caller ID operation Memory match Names of callers will be displayed only if the information is provided by your local telephone company. Chris If the telephone number of the caller exactly matches 908-555-0100 a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will match the corresponding 10:01 11/23...

  • Page 31: To Review The Call Log

    Caller ID operation 6 MISSED CALLS To review the call log To review the call log Press to review the call log. The call log CID/-VOLUME displays the caller ID entries in reverse chronological Pat Williams order. The most recent call is displayed first. Press 555-1234 to scroll through the to scroll through the...
  • Page 32 Caller ID operation To review the call log Other options while reviewing the call log • Press DELETE to delete the current entry from the call log. Chris Thompson • Press and hold DELETE to delete all entries 555-0100 from the call log. When asked to confirm, press to choose YES then SELECT CID/-VOLUME...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons Battery charging (animated display). HANDSET 1 Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base to recharge. MUTE Speakerphone is in use. 10:01 11/23 New voicemail messages are received. Ringer off.

  • Page 34: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages There are new calls in the caller ID log. XX MISSED CALLS The telephone number entered is ALREADY SAVED already stored in the directory. You are accessing an empty call log. CALL LOG EMPTY The handset with a low battery has CHARGING been placed to charge in the tele-...

  • Page 35: Screen Display Messages

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged. MICROPHONE ON MUTE has been turned off and the per- son on the other end can hear you. MICROPHONE MUTED The call is on mute. There are new voicemail messages.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the sug- gestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. My telephone • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly does not work (page 7).
  • Page 37 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the cordless handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.
  • Page 38 Appendix Troubleshooting • It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Battery installation & charging section of this user's manual (page 7). • The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Limited warranty section of this user’s manual (page 46) for further instruction.
  • Page 39 Appendix Troubleshooting • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.
  • Page 40 Appendix Troubleshooting • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible. These devices include: routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and cordless telephones.
  • Page 41 Appendix Troubleshooting • Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and plug in a corded telephone. If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Contact your local service company (charges may apply). •...
  • Page 42 Appendix Troubleshooting The system does • Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting fea- not receive caller tures services provided by the local telephone company. ID or the system • The caller may not be calling from an area which supports does not display caller ID.

  • Page 43: Important Safety Instructions

    Appendix Important safety instructions This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Safety information •...
  • Page 44 Appendix Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone con- versations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.

  • Page 45: Save These Instructions

    Appendix Important safety instructions • Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury. The RBRC™...

  • Page 46: Fcc Part 68 & Acta

    Appendix FCC Part 68 & ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require- ments adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX.
  • Page 47 Appendix FCC Part 68 & ACTA If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emer- gency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please: •...

  • Page 48: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 49: Limited Warranty

    Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replace- ment or warranty service, and all questions about this prod- uct should be directed to: In the United States of America visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1(800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
  • Page 50 Appendix Limited warranty 4. What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: • PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; or •...
  • Page 51 Appendix Limited warranty 6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must: a. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or dif- ficulty;...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz (handset to base) RF frequency band 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz (base to handset) Channels Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage AC117V 60Hz (AC adapter input) Telephone base voltage DC9V 300mA (AC adapter output)

  • Page 53: Index

    Appendix Index Alert tones, 30 Last number redial, 12 Answering calls, 11 Low battery, 7 Batteries, 7 Making calls, 11 Belt clip, 10 Memory match, 27 Menus, 14 Mute, 13 Call waiting, 13 Caller ID, 25-29 add entries to phone directory, 29 Names, delete entries, 29 enter into directory, 21...
  • Page 54 www.telephones.att.com © 2007 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures, licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 4 AT&T 06/07. 91-001094-020-100...

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