AT&T EL51250 User Manual Page 1

Quick start guide (Canada version)EL51200/EL51250/EL51300/EL51400DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting

9Telephone settingsUse Menu structure on page 8 to find and set features. Many are simple yes/no questions. The following are a few examples of common

10Making, answering and ending a callMaking a callPress PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER and then dial a telephone number, or predial by first dialing the num

11Options while on a callVolume controlWhile on a call, press DIR/VOLUME to increase or press CID/VOLUME to decrease the listening volume.NOTE: The

12Handset locatorUse the handset locator to find misplaced handsets. To start the paging tone:Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base to start th

13IntercomTo make and answer an intercom callYou can intercom between handsets.Press INT on your handset when not in use.If you have two handsets, you

14DirectoryDirectory overviewThe directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. It stores up to 100 entries. Changes made t

15To dial a directory numberWhen you see the desired directory number, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.To edit a directory entryWhen the desired direct

16Caller ID overviewThis product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number

17TroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, or to purchase accessories or rep

18Check that all the telephones connected to the same telephone line are hung up.Make sure to set the dial mode to the correct setting (pulse dialing

1IntroductionThis quick start guide provides you with basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated

19If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately 30 minutes to charge the handset before it shows LOW BATTERY. Refer to Battery charging on pag

20I experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone.For increased sound quality while using the speakerphone, place the handset on a flat su

21Important safety information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this quick start guide

22Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall s

23FCC Part 68 and ACTAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for

24The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1B. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be con

25Limited warrantyThe AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should

26PRODUCT returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); orCharges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and ins

27Technical specificationsRF frequency band 1921.536MHz – 1928.448MHzChannels 5Operating temperature 32°F – 122°F 0°C – 50°CTelephone base voltage (AC

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2Parts checklistYour telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is n

3InstallationInstall the telephone base and charger as shown below. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) th

4Battery installationInstall the battery as shown below.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model

5Battery chargingOnce you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset i

6Handset overviewINTPress to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call.REDIAL/PAUSEPress repeatedly to view the last 20 numbers dialed.Whil

7Telephone base overview HANDSET LOCATORPress to make handsets beep so you can locate them.

8Menu overviewUse the menu to change the telephone settings.Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the handset is not in use) to enter the main menu.Pre