AT&T EL51250 User Manual

User’s manual (Canada version)EL51200/EL51250/EL51300/EL51400DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting

5Getting startedBattery installation and chargingBattery installationInstall the battery as shown below.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Use only the supplied re

6Getting startedBattery installation and chargingBattery chargingOnce you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the

7Getting startedWall mount installationThe telephone base comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provide

8Getting startedWall mount installationPlug the other end of the telephone line cord into the telephone wall jack. Plug the large end of the base powe

9Getting startedWall mount installationWall mount to tabletop installationTo change the telephone base from the wall mount installation to tabletop in

10Menu 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.Pr

11Telephone settingsHandset settingsRinger volumeYou can set the handset ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off,

12Telephone settingsHandset settingsLCD languageYou can use this feature to select the language used for all screen displays.Press MENU/SELECT in idle

13Telephone settingsHandset settingsKey toneThe handset is programmed to beep with each key press. You can turn KEY TONE off, so there are no beeps w

14Telephone settingsHome area codeIf you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as th

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15Making, answering and ending a callMaking a callTo make a call:Press PHONE/FLASH, then wait for the dial tone. -OR- Press SPEAKER to use the speak

16Telephone operationAnswering a callPress any dial pad key (known as Any Key Answer) or PHONE/FLASH.-OR-Press SPEAKER to use the speakerphone.Speak

17Telephone operationRedialEach handset stores the 20 numbers most recently called in the redial list.To review numbers in the redial listPress REDIAL

18Telephone operationTo copy a number from the redial list to the directoryWhile reviewing the desired number in the redial list, press MENU/SELECT tw

19Telephone operationOptions while on callsVolume controlWhile on a call, press DIR/VOLUME to increase or press CID/VOLUME to decrease the listening

20Telephone operationTemporary tone dialingIf you have pulse (rotary) dialing service only, use this feature to temporarily switch from pulse to touch

21Telephone operationOptions while on callsTo access the redial list while on a call:Press REDIAL/PAUSE. The screen shows the number most recently cal

22Telephone operationYou can use the handset locator feature to find misplaced handsets.To start the paging tone:Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telepho

23Telephone operationTo make and answer an intercom callUse the intercom feature for conversations between handsets.Press INT on your handset when not

24Telephone operationCall transfer using intercomUse the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset.During a call, press I

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

25Directory overviewShared directoryThe directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on any

26DirectoryCreate directory entriesTo create a new directory entryPress MENU/SELECT in idle mode.Press DIR or CID to scroll to >DIRECTORY, then p

27DirectoryThe first letter of every word is capitalized. The remaining letters in a word start as lower case letters as shown in the character chart

28DirectoryReviewing the directoryTo review directory entriesPress DIR when in idle mode to show the first entry in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY ap

29DirectoryIf you press 5 (JKL) twice, K and then Kevin display.If you press 5 (JKL) three times, L and then Linda display.If you press 5 (JKL) four t

30DirectoryYou can dial, delete or edit the displayed directory entry.See To review directory entries or To search by name on page 28 to show an entry

31DirectorySpeed dial locationsTo assign or reassign a directory entry to a speed dial locationPress MENU/SELECT in idle mode.Press DIR or CID to sc

32DirectoryTo clear a speed dial locationPress MENU/SELECT in idle mode.Press DIR or CID to scroll to >DIRECTORY. Press MENU/SELECT.Press DIR o

33This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of

34Caller IDHow caller ID history (call log) worksThe telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls in the telephone base. Ea

iUser’s manualEL51200/EL51250/EL51300/EL51400DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waitingTable of contentsGetting startedQuick reference gu

35Caller IDMissed (new) calls indicatorWhen you have calls that have not been reviewed, the handset idle screen shows XX MISSED CALLS.All entries that

36Caller IDCaller ID operationTo review the caller ID historyReview the caller ID history to find out who called, to return the call or to copy the ca

37Caller IDTo view the dialing optionsAlthough the caller ID history entries received typically have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit num

38Caller IDTo delete caller ID history entriesTo delete a caller ID history entry:While reviewing the caller ID history, press DIR or CID to browse

39Caller IDPress MENU/SELECT to save the number in the display. The screen shows EDIT NAME.Use the dial pad keys and refer to the character chart (pag

40Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesHandset indicator lightsScreen icons (flashing)Low battery; place the handset in the telephone base or

41AppendixTelephone base indicator lightsIN USE lightOn when the handset is in use.Flashes when another telephone on the same line is in use.Flashes q

42AppendixHandset display screen messagesCALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty caller ID history.CALL TRANSFERREDYou have transferred an outside c

43AppendixHandset display screen messagesNUMBER ALREADY SAVEDThe telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory.OUT OF RANGE OR

44AppendixTroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, or to purchase accessorie

iiCreate directory entries ...26To create a new directory entry ...26To add a predialed tele

45AppendixTroubleshootingI cannot dial out.First try all the suggestions in the item I cannot get a dial tone on page 44.Make sure you have a dial ton

46AppendixTroubleshootingMove the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.Reset the telephone base. Unplug th

47AppendixTroubleshootingI get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base.If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (D

48AppendixTroubleshootingExcessive background noise will cause a speakerphone to fade in and out. Try controlling the background noise by turning off

49AppendixTroubleshootingIf you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install

50AppendixTroubleshootingMy caller ID isn’t working.Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your telephone servic

51AppendixMake sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer. Do not plug it into a multiple port USB hub (USB sp

52AppendixMaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.Avo

53AppendixImportant safety information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s man

54AppendixImportant safety informationElectrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet

1Install 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

55AppendixFCC Part 68 and ACTAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Coun

56AppendixThe Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1B. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed t

57AppendixFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federa

58AppendixLimited warrantyThe AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product

59AppendixPRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or inst

60Appendixfrom the use of this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

61AppendixTechnical specificationsRF frequency band 1921.536MHz – 1928.448MHzChannels 5Operating temperature 32°F – 122°F 0°C – 50°CTelephone base vol

62AppendixIndexAAlert tones, 41Alphabetical search, 28Answer a call, 16Answer an incoming call during an intercom call, 23Any key answer, 16Area code,

63AppendixMMaintenance, 52Make a call, 15Memory match, 34Menu, 10–14Missed (new) calls indicator, 35Mute, 19OOperation time, 61PPause, 15, 26Power ada

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2Getting startedQuick reference guideINTPress to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call (pages 23 and 24).REDIAL/PAUSEPress repeatedly

3Getting startedUsing menusPress MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.Press DIR or CID to scroll through menu items.Press MENU/SELECT to select or mod

4Getting startedIf you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL fi