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User’s manual
EL51100/EL51110
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone
with caller ID/call waiting
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Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read Important safety information on pages 51-52 of this user’s manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information you need to install and operate your new 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 number: EL51100/EL51110 Type: DECT 6.0 cordless t
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Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Quick start guide EL51100/EL51110 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Quick start guide Telephone base Power adapter for telephone base Cordless handset Wall mount bracket Battery for cordless handset Battery compartment cover Telephone line cord
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User’s manual EL51100/EL51110 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Speakerphone .........................................................16 Getting started Ending a call ............................................................16 Quick reference guide ..................................................2 Redial..................................................................................17 Telephone base installation ....................................
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Dialing, deleting and editing Troubleshooting ............................................................42 a directory entry ...........................................................28 Maintenance....................................................................50 To dial a directory number ...............................28 Important safety information .................................51 To delete a directory entry ..............................28 Safety information ......................
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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). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscribe
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Getting started Quick reference guide REDIAL/PAUSE DIR/VOLUME Press repeatedly to view the last Press to scroll up while in 20 numbers dialed (page 17). menus (page 10). While entering numbers, Press to increase the listening press and hold to insert a dialing volume (page 19). pause (pages 15 and 24). Press to show directory entries when the handset is not in use PHONE/FLASH (page 26). Press to make or answer a call While entering names or (page 15). numbers in the directory, press Duri
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Getting started Quick reference guide The > symbol indicates Main menu Using menus the feature to select. DIRECTORY (page 24) Press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu. CALL LOG (page 34) RINGERS (page 11) Press DIR or CID to scroll through menu items. SETTINGS (pages 12-14) Press MENU/SELECT to select or >DIRECTORY modify a highlighted item. CALL LOG Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. HANDSET LOCATOR Press to make the handset be
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Getting started Telephone base 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. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. The telephone base comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wal
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Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. 1. Plug the battery 2. Insert the supplied battery 3. Align the cover flat against connector securely with the label THIS SIDE the battery compartment, into the socket inside UP facing up as indicated. then slide it upwards until the handset battery it clicks into place. compartment, matching the color-coded label. CHARGE light 4. Charge the handset by placing it face up in To replace
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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 to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base 10:30PM 11/20 when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See Technical specifications on page 59 Battery status icon for
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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. Professional assistance may be required to install the mounting plate. Tabletop to wall mount installation To change the telephone base from
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Getting started Wall mount installation 4. 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. 5. Align the holes on the wall mount bracket with the mounting studs of the wall mounting plate and slide the bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and po
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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. 1. Unplug the large end of the base power adapter from the electrical outlet. 2. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Slide the wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall mounting plate. Unplug the end of the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack.
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Telephone settings Menu overview Use the menu to change the telephone settings. HANDSET 1 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the handset is not 16 MISSED CALLS in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press DIR or CID to scroll until the > symbol is next to the 10:30PM 11/20 feature you want to select. The handset is in 3. Press MENU/SELECT to select or save the indicated item. idle mode. -OR- Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. >DIR
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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. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press DIR or CID to scroll to >RINGERS. Press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press MENU/SELECT to select >RINGER VOLUME. RINGER VOLUME 4. Press DIR or CID to sample each volume level. 5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. NOTES: • If the handset ringer vol
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Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can use this feature to select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. LCD LANGUAGE >ENGLISH 2. Press DIR or CID to scroll to >SETTINGS. 3. Press MENU/SELECT twice to select >LCD LANGUAGE. 4. Press DIR or CID to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL. 5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. Voicemail waiting (visual message waiting) indicator If you subscribe to a voicemail servi
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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. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press DIR or CID to scroll to >SETTINGS, then press KEY TONE MENU/SELECT. >ON 3. Press DIR or CID to scroll to >KEY TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Press DIR or CID to select ON or OFF. 5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. Set date/time If you subscribe t
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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. This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the caller ID history. If you dial 10 digits to make a local telephone call, do not use this home area code feature. If
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Telephone operation Making, answering and ending a call Making a call To make a call: PHONE 0:01:30 888-722-7702 1. Press PHONE/FLASH, then wait for the dial tone. -OR- Press SPEAKER to use the speakerphone, then wait 10:30PM 11/20 for the dial tone. The screen displays the 2. Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number. elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes On-hook dialing (predialing): and seconds). 1. Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number (up to 30 digits).
