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Question posted by maurso2 on November 5th, 2011

Why Is Display Scren On Model El42308 Not Working?

I just installed new batteries in the handsets, the phones are working fine, but the digital display just shows tiny fragments in a few spots.

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User Manual - Page 1

RECORD User's manual EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/ EL42258 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting MENU / SEL TRANSFER MENU / SEL TRANSFER REMOVE ANNC.
User Manual - Page 2

... Advanced American Telephones. You can be found on the bottom of the telephone base) Both the model and serial number of the telephone base. Model #: Type: Serial #: Purchase date: Place of purchase: EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL42258 5.8GHz cordless telephone/answering system (found on the bottom of your AT&T product can also visit our website...
User Manual - Page 3

...by DSL interference. Check with a protective sticker covering the handset or base display - There are no user-serviceable parts inside. It may ...Digital Subscriber Line - Your product may overheat and cause harm. • Charge the battery provided with the instructions and limitations specified in accordance with or identified for servicing. If you must install and charge the battery...
User Manual - Page 4

... guide MENU / SEL TRANSFER REMOVE Cordless handset (2 for EL42208) (2 for EL42258) (3 for EL42308) (4 for telephone base Telephone line cord RECORD Quick start guide EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/ EL42258 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with power adapter installed (1 for EL42208) (1 for EL42258) (2 for EL42308) (3 for EL42408) Battery compartment cover (2 for EL42208) (2 for...
User Manual - Page 5

... 2 telephone base 3 Handset main menu 4 Telephone base & charger installation 5 Installation options 7 Battery installation & charging.....9 Telephone operation Settings 11 Basic operation 14 Options while on calls 17 Call transfer for EL42208/EL42258 18 Call transfer for EL42308 19 Call transfer for EL42408 20 Directory Directory 21 Speed dial 22 New directory entries 23 Directory...
User Manual - Page 6

... to display directory entries (page 25). When the phone is not in the telephone base or charger. MENU / SEL TRANSFER REMOVE MENU/SEL/TRANSFER Press to increase listening volume. During a call waiting is properly positioned to scroll up (page 14). While using menus, press to mute the microphone. MUTE While on when a cordless handset...
User Manual - Page 8

... pulse dialing (page 11). Press CID or DIR to select a handset feature menu, then press MENU/SEL to the idle mode, press OFF/CLEAR. DATE/TIME DIAL MODE allows you to set your handset display language (page 11). Press MENU/SEL when the handset is not in a speed dial location (page 22). LANGUAGE  Getting...
User Manual - Page 9

...Telephone base & charger installation The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on top of the washing machine or work bench.  Avoid ...placing the telephone base too close to: • Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11) or other cordless...
User Manual - Page 14

... page to recharge when this symbol flashes and the handset beeps or when the handset screen displays LOW BATTERY. To replace the battery, press the tab and slide the battery compartment cover downwards. Getting started Battery installation & charging LOW BATTERY 10:08AM 02/14 Low battery indicator Return the handset to the telephone base or charger to install and charge the new battery.
User Manual - Page 15

...display TONE or PULSE. 5. If you do not have touch tone service, you will need to change the language to enter the handset main menu. 2. The current setting is flashing. 4. To customize how the handset works... Settings Each cordless handset operates independently from the other handsets. To stop at any time, press OFF/CLEAR. Press� CID or DIR until the screen displays DIAL MODE:...
User Manual - Page 16

... level: 1. The current setting is at the HI or OFF setting, you choose OFF, the cordless handset ringer will be turned off, and the screen will hear a sample of RINGER OFF and . 2. Press MENU/SEL to choose the displayed ringer sound and return to a ring volume level of each ringer volume. 5. Press CID...
User Manual - Page 17

...you subscribe to 000. See page 34 for instructions on the handset display: 1. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays HOME AREA CODE. 3. You can program your home area code... display the telephone number with incoming caller ID information. Press MENU/SEL in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial 10 digits to make a local call (area code + phone ...
User Manual - Page 23

All other . 19 If the destination cordless handset cannot be displayed on the screen. 2. People using the cordless handsets cannot talk to each other handsets will begin ringing and TRANSFERED CALL will be found, the cordless handset that originated the transfer will start ringing and show TRANSFERED CALL. To answer the call, press PHONE/FLASH. Before the transferred call is answered...
User Manual - Page 32

... entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call history. For example: If...displayed between the first and second ring. About names Names of callers will work only if both you answer a call history. The telephone company usually delivers 10-digit...calls is missed and unreviewed REMOVE NOTES: 1. Caller's name Caller's phone number CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 02 10:08AM 02/14 Time of...
User Manual - Page 49

... minute for the cordless handset and base to synchronize. • Charge the battery in the handset, it may take up to 10 minutes before the handset screen shows NEEDS CHARGING. • Remove and re-install the battery and use . • Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not connected to purchase a new battery. • Disconnect the...
User Manual - Page 50

... the Batteries section of this section. • It may be malfunctioning. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset. • The telephone might be necessary to the Limited warranty section of this user's manual for 15 seconds before plugging it back in the telephone base correctly. Try installing a new...
User Manual - Page 51

... from the telephone base. My phone rings but when I try to take place. Try installing your home are plugged in properly (page 6). • The cordless handset may apply). • Other electronic products can cause interference to ring simultaneously. Try installing a new telephone line cord. • Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base...
User Manual - Page 54

...install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack (page 6). DSL) through your telephone line, you must use equipment compatible with caller ID service. • If you subscribe to two when there are not working... service (Digital Subscriber Line - If the memory is on. The system does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID...
User Manual - Page 66

... system, 33-41 B Battery charging, 9 Battery installation, 9 Battery low, 10 C Call ...edit entries, 26 search, 25 DSL filter, 6 E Elapsed time, 14 H Handset locator, 16 Home area code, 13 I Incoming call history, 30 Incoming calls... New calls, 29 P Power adapter, 6 Predialing, 14 Q Quick reference guide, 2-3 R Recharging, 9 Redial, 15 Ring silencing, 15 Ringer, 12 Ringer volume, 12 S Screen display ...
User Manual - Page 67

... ......8 (or hang up) EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL42258 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system © 2008-2009 Advanced American Telephones. Remote access wallet card Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your two-digit access code (preset to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Call your phone number, then enter your...

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