American telephone & telegraph user manual 2.4 ghz cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting e2903b (60 pages)
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91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:37 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2715B/E1215B with Caller ID & Call Waiting...
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91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:37 PM Page 2 You must install and STOP! See page 7 charge battery before for easy instructions. using the telephone. For customer service or product Please also read information, visit our web site at Important Product Information www.telephones.att.com Enclosed in product package.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:37 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2715B/E1215B with Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started Caller ID Logs Quick reference guide ......2 How Caller ID works .......20 Parts checklist ........4 To review your call log.....21...
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:37 PM Page 2 Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Select/Menu Press to display menu, or to select Press to scroll down in menus. highlighted item from menu. Press when phone is not in use to display Caller ID information (see page 21). While entering names, press to move the cursor to the left.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:37 PM Page 3 Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base Handset Locator New Voice Mail Press to locate handset if lost Flashes when you have new voice mail (see page 10). (requires voice mail service from your local telephone company).
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:37 PM Page 4 Getting Started Parts checklist Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Telephone handsets Charger...
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:37 PM Page 5 Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Telephone operating range Caller ID with Call Waiting features in This cordless telephone operates with this telephone let you see who’s calling the maximum power allowed by the before you answer the phone, even Federal Communications Commission when you’re on another call.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:37 PM Page 6 Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a base location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug power cord Plug telephone transformer into...
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 7 Getting Started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place the handsets in their base unit or charger and allow to charge for 12 hours before use. You can keep the batteries charged by returning the handsets to their base unit or charger after each use.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 8 Getting Started Wall mounting The base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Install the line cord as shown in the diagram.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 9 Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 10 Telephone Operation Elapsed time Basic operation Making and answering calls PHONE 00:00:12 To answer an incoming call, press PHONE SPEAKER, or any dial pad key). To make a call, press PHONE , then dial a number. Press to hang up.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 11 Telephone Operation Options while on calls Volume control Press the buttons on the side of the handset VOLUME to adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or Volume lowers volume by one level. When you change the volume level, the new setting becomes the default.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 12 Telephone Operation Intercom calls Intercom calls Use the intercom feature to have conversations between the handsets. Press the button on a handset to initiate an INTERCOM intercom call. This handset will call the other handset. Press or any dial pad key PHONE...
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 13 Telephone Operation Call Forward and Call Transfer Call Forward and Call Transfer An external call can be forwarded or transferred from one handset to the other. The difference between for- ward and transfer depends on if the sending handset needs to talk with the receiving handset before the external call is sent to the other handset.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 14 Telephone Operation Highlighted menu item Handset settings At the feature menu you can change settings to > DIRECTORY customize how the telephone works. CALL LOG Press , then use the buttons to scroll to MENU the feature you want to change.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 15 Telephone Operation Handset settings Handset name HANDSET NAME At this menu you can customize the name that appears AT&T_ on the handset screen when the phone is idle. Press to erase letters, then replace them with a DELETE name of your preference, up to 16 characters long (see page 17 to enter letters).
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 16 Phone book Shared phone book directory Pat Williams The phone book directory is stored in the base, and is 555-1234 shared by both handsets. Changes made at either hand- set will be reflected in both. Only one handset at a time can use the phone book.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 17 Phone book AT&T New phone book entries To create a new phone book entry Press twice to select . Press MENU DIRECTORY highlight . Press , then enter the STORE SELECT telephone number when prompted. >...
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 18 Phone book AT&T Phone book search Press to display the first listing in the phone book. You can then use the to browse through the phone book, or search to find a specific entry. Press at any time to exit the directory.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 19 Phone book AT&T To dial, change or delete entries To dial a number When any phone book entry is displayed, press PHONE ) to dial the displayed number. SPEAKER Andrew To delete an entry 555-6789 When any phone book entry is displayed, press DELETE...
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 20 Caller ID Logs How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company, information about each caller will Pat Williams 908-555-0100 be displayed after the first ring. 11/23 10:01 Caller’s name Caller’s number...
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 21 Caller ID Logs AT&T To review your call log 6 NEW CALLS To review your call log Press to review your call log. The most recent call is displayed first. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list as shown at left.
91-000272-010-000_E2715B&E1215B_R0.qxd 2/23/2005 5:38 PM Page 23 Appendix In case of difficulty If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1-800-222–3111. Telephone does • Make sure battery is installed and charged correctly (see page 7). not work at all •...
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CORDLESS Troubleshooting TAGS 250 De-register and register De-register handset from the E2525, E2600B and E2555 Please take the Handset out of the Base before de-registering. Using the [SOFT] Keys on the Base, press MENU, then press the Down arrow twice until BASE SETTINGS is highlighted.
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The Handset provided with your telephone is automatically registered as Handset 1. Additional Handsets will be assigned numbers in the order the are registered (2, 3, 4, etc.) up to a maximum of eight. Keypad Tone Feature - Vtech Telephones When the Keypad Tone Feature is ON but the handset is OFF (i.e.
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button, and the [OFF] button emitted through the external speaker on the back of the handset. 2.You will not hear any tone when you press the [SOUND SELECT] button. Keypad Tone Feature When the Keypad Tone Feature is ON but the handset is OFF (i.e. in standby): You will hear loud tones being emitted through the external speaker on the back of the handset when you press any handset button except for the volume key.
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When the Keypad Tone Feature is ON and the Speakerphone on the handset is ON: 1.You will hear the tones from the number buttons ([0] - [9]), the [SOFTKEY] buttons (the three unnamed buttons under the display), the [XFER/INTERCOM] button, the [SPEAKER] button, the [PHONE] button, and the [OFF] button emitted through the external speaker on the back of the handset.
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·Every call conversation cuts in and out, other end hears beeps. 1.Advise the customer that you (the rep) will place a no charge replacement order that will be shipped via UPS service, which should arrive within 14 days. Advise the customer that they will also receive a prepaid ARS label sent via US Mail to return their original unit (no charge will be incurred by the customer).
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· After placing the order, send an internal referral commitment to the [VTECH ARS LABEL] team for a prepaid UPS ARS Label to be sent to the customer. NOTE: DO NOT SEND THESE CUSTOMERS BACK TO THE RETAILER FOR REPLACEMENT (EVEN IF THEY ARE WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE).
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·Enter the 15 digit Base ID Code, located on the underside of the Base Unit. The ID Code can include numbers (0-9) and characters (*,#). ·Press OK. The Handset will display: PLEASE WAIT! ·Wait approximately 15 seconds. The Handset will display FOUND BASE. NOTE: Occasionally, it will take longer than 15 seconds for the Handset to find the Base Unit.
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SET TIME PONER TIEMPO REGLER L'HEURE CLOCK MODE MODO RELOJ MODE HORLOGE REGISTER REGISTRAR REGISTRE RINGER VOLUME TIMBRE VOLUMEN SONNERIE VOLUME RINGER MELODY TIPO DE TIMBRE SONNERIE MELODIE VIBRATE CONTROL CTRL VIBRACION MODE VIBRATION LOW BATT TONE TONO DE BAT BAJA SON PILE FAIBLE RANGE TONE TONO DE RANGO...
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FRENCH CALLS LOG GUEA DE LLAMADAS REGISTRE D'APPEL BASE SETTINGS CONFIG BASE REGLAGES BASE DISPLAY BASE-ID NUMERO DE BASE NUMERO DE BASE RINGER VOLUME TIMBRE VOLUMEN SONNERIE VOLUME RINGER MELODY TIPO DE TIMBRE SONNERIE MELODIE KEYPAD TONE TONO DE DECLADO SON DU CLAVIER TONE/PULSE TONOS/PULSOS...
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3.Hold down [PAGE] key for 5 seconds. When the LINE IN USE light begins to flash, release the [PAGE] key. 4.The HANDSET CHARGING light will blink 5 times. Within 5 seconds from when it stops blinking, press [PAGE] once. VT2461 Mk1 DEREGISTER A SINGLE HANDSET 1.Unplug power from the Base.
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- Advise the customer that you are sending him or her a brand new replacement set (Cordless 2230 or 2255 whichever the customer has). If the customer does not want the replacement, advise him or her to return their unit to the place of purchase. Stop! If the customer accepts the replacement 2230/2255 continue..
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9.Hit "Ok". Now "line or Line In" should show up in the master volume control for Recording. Please make sure that there is a check mark in the Select box under the "Line or Line IN 10.Go to Options and Select Properties. 11.There should be an option to adjust Recording or playback volume control.
parties. Customer may consider 3-way calling service (if available through local telco) as alternative. Customer is less likely to experience volume loss due to more direct routing of conference. Caller Id after 2 ring Most Telco's send out the Caller ID information between the 1st and 2nd ring. Some Telco's send out this information later.
of conventional cordless telephones. This alows the unit to operate in areas that are typically difficult for cordless phones. Your cordless telephone operates at the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, your handset and base can communicate only over a certain distance which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.
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The battery save feature will deactivate the ring approximately 60 seconds after being set. After 60 seconds, the phone will enter "sleep mode". The phone will not ring or display "incoming call" when the extension phones are ringing. If any button on the phone is pressed, this will "wake up"...
NOTE: Charges may apply Call Waiting disconnects answering system Answering System senses a fluctuation in line voltage caused by the Call Waiting signal and disconnects. Contact Local Telephone Company for possible solutions. External Antennas Additional external antennas are not recommended for the following reasons: ·AT&T cordless telephones are designed to ensure that the power output of the set does not exceed standards set by the FCC.
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·Each month clean handset and base charging contacts using a pencil eraser or a cloth to eliminate deposit accumulation. ·Charge light should come on when handset is cradled in base. ·Charge handset for 16 hours. Calling in same Area Code Many LTCO's are changing their dialing sequence to 0 +, or 1 +, 10-digit dialing (0 + 0r 1 + area code + seven-digit phone number) for all long distance calls that are made within the same area code.
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4.Reinstall battery securely. 5.Replace battery cover. 6.Recradle handset in base for 15 seconds. 7.Pick up handset and press phone. NOTE: Be sure batteries have been charged recently. If not, charge batteries fully for 16 hours. Common Cure If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in the base to reinitialize the unit.
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To determine if telephones ring separately or together: 1.Remove telephones from line. 2.Replace one at a time. ·Line 1 has a higher pitched ring that helps differentiate it from the ring of Line 2. ·Have someone call on each line. ·Let the telephone ring approximately five times and listen to the difference.
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Ringer Equivalence On the bottom of each telephone or adjunct is a Ringer Equivalence. 1.Find this number for everything connected to your telephone line. 2.Add up all the numbers to get the total Ringer Equivalence. Julian Date NOTE: Contact the telephone company, if required. The Julian date for this unit is found on the bottom of the unit.
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