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User’s manual
EL51209/EL51359
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 the Important safety information on pages 49-50 of this manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary 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 #: EL51209 (two handsets) EL51359 (three handsets)
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Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Your telephone package contains the following items: User’s manual Quick start guide EL51209/EL51359 EL51209/EL51359 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting with caller ID/call waiting User’s manual Quick start guide Cordless handsets (2 for EL51209) (3 for EL51359) Charger for cordless handset with power Wall mount bracket adapter installed T
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User’s manual EL51209/EL51359 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Answering a call .............................15 Quick reference guide - handset......1 Temporary ringer silencing........15 Quick reference guide - handset & Ending a call.....................................15 telephone base..........................................2 Handset operation................................16 Installation .............................................
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To review directory entries........26 Safety information .........................49 Search directory.....................................27 Especially about cordless To search by name.........................27 telephones.........................................49 To dial, delete or edit entries..........28 Precautions for users of implanted Display dial.........................................28 cardiac pacemakers ......................50 To delete an entry..........................28 Pacema
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CID/VOLUME Press CID to show caller ID CHARGE light information (page 32) when the The charge light is on when the phone is not in use. handset is charging (page 6). Press to scroll down while in DIR/VOLUME menus (page 9). Press VOLUME to decrease the Press DIR to show directory volume level during a call entries (page 26) when the (page 17). phone is not in use. MENU/SELECT Press to scroll up while in menus (page 9). Press Press to
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset & telephone base Main menu > Highlights a menu item Using menus Main menu DIRECTORY (page 24) Press DIR or CID to scroll ?EJSFDUPSZ CALL LOG (page 32) through menu items. DBMM!MPH RINGER VOLUME (page 9) Press MENU/SELECT to select or RINGER TONE (page 10) modify a highlighted item. KEY TONE (page 10) LCD LANGUAGE (page 11) Menu Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel SET DATE/TIME (page 11) an operation, back up to the CLR VOICEMAIL (page 13) previous
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Getting started Installation You must install and charge the See pages 5-6 for easy instructions. handset battery before using the STOP! cordless handset. Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (see page 7). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location. If you subscribe to high-speed Interne
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Getting started Telephone base & charger installation Install the telephone as shown below. The telephone base is ready for table use. If you want to change to wall mounting, see page 7 for details. 5. Plug the other end If you have DSL high speed of the telephone Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required. line cord into a 1. Plug one end of telephone jack or a the telephone DSL filter. line cord into the telephone jack on the 4. Plug the large end Telephone line cord
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Getting started Battery installation & charging Install the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 57 for battery operating times. If the screen is blank,
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Getting started Battery installation & charging CHARGE light Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Plug the battery connector Align the cover flat Charge the handset by securely into the socket against the battery placing it face up in the inside the handset battery compartment, then telephone base or compartment, matching slide it upwards charger. The CHARGE the color-coded label. until it clicks into light at the top of the Insert the supplied battery place. handset is on when with the label THIS SIDE ch
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Getting started Wall installation Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall 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 electronic retailers. You might need a professional to install the mounting plate. Tabletop to wall installation 1. Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert the extend
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Getting started Wall installation Wall to tabletop installation 1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the wall. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. Lift the telephone base up to detach it from the plastic wall bracket. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. 3. See Telephone base & charger installation on page 4. 8
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Handset settings Telephone settings Use the menus to change the telephone’s settings. Menu settings 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is not in use) to enter the main menu. ?EJSFDUPSZ DBMM!MPH 2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a > symbol. 3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the highlighted item. NOTE: To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display
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Handset settings Telephone settings Ringer tone This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer tones. ?SJOHFS!UPOF 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main LFZ!UPOF menu. 2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >RINGER TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press CID or DIR to sample each ringer tone. SJOHFS!UPOF 2 4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the main menu. NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples. Key tone The handset i
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Handset settings Telephone settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main ?MDE!MBOHVBHF menu. TFU!EBUF0UJNF 2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >LCD LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT. MDE!MBOHVBHF 3. Press CID or DIR to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or FOHMJTI ESPAÑOL. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the main menu. Set date/time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and t
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Handset settings Telephone settings 6. Press CID or DIR to select the hour, or enter the TFU!EBUF correct number using the dial pad, then press ..0..0.. MENU/SELECT to confirm. 7. Press CID or DIR to select the minute, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press TFU!UJNF MENU/SELECT to confirm. ..;..!.. 8. Press CID or DIR to select the AM or PM, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm. There is a confirmation tone. Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator If you subscri
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Handset settings Telephone settings Clear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new ?DMS!WPJDFNBJM voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have IPNF!BSFB!DPEF accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed NEW VOICEMAIL message, icon, and VOICEMAIL light; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new UVSO!PGG voicemail messages, your local telephone company JOEJDBUPS@ conti
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Handset settings Telephone 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 log. If you dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, do not use this home area code feature. If you do,
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Telephone operation Making, answering, and ending calls Making a call To make a call, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. Elapsed time The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). QIPOF!!!1;11;41 NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your local telephone service provider does not affect the elapsed time. On-hook dialing (predialing) Enter the telephone number, then press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER
