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... Telephones. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. Model #: E2811 Type: 2.4GHz cordless telephone/answering system Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of this manual. Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the user's manual for all the feature operation and troubleshooting...
... Telephones. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. Model #: E2811 Type: 2.4GHz cordless telephone/answering system Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of this manual. Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the user's manual for all the feature operation and troubleshooting...
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...19 New directory entries 20 Directory search 22 To dial, delete or change entries........24 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation 25 To review the call log 28 Answering system operation Answering system operation...... 30 Day & time announcements........ 31 Outgoing announcements........... 32 Changing feature options 33 Message playback 34 Recording & playing memos 35 Message counter displays 36 Answering system mode 37 Remote access 38 Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones 39 Handset display screen messages 40 Troubleshooting 42 Important safety instructions..... 50...
...19 New directory entries 20 Directory search 22 To dial, delete or change entries........24 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation 25 To review the call log 28 Answering system operation Answering system operation...... 30 Day & time announcements........ 31 Outgoing announcements........... 32 Changing feature options 33 Message playback 34 Recording & playing memos 35 Message counter displays 36 Answering system mode 37 Remote access 38 Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones 39 Handset display screen messages 40 Troubleshooting 42 Important safety instructions..... 50...
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... or numbers, press to move the cursor to clear the caller ID log (page 29). MENU/SELECT Press to delete a character (page 20). Page 15 KEY TONE Page 15 LANGUAGE Page 16 CLR VOICE MAIL.... OFF/CLEAR During a call , press to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. MUTE While on a call , press to hang up to mute microphone (page 13). Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset...
... or numbers, press to move the cursor to clear the caller ID log (page 29). MENU/SELECT Press to delete a character (page 20). Page 15 KEY TONE Page 15 LANGUAGE Page 16 CLR VOICE MAIL.... OFF/CLEAR During a call , press to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. MUTE While on a call , press to hang up to mute microphone (page 13). Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset...
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... message; SETUP Press to make handset beep (page 12). Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE • Flashes when another telephone is properly positioned to charge in the telephone base. PLAY/STOP Press to start or stop message playback (page 34). HANDSET LOCATOR Press to review or change answering system options (page 33). ANSWER ON Press to turn answering system on the same line or the handset is in use. • Flashes when the answering system is answering an incoming call...
... message; SETUP Press to make handset beep (page 12). Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE • Flashes when another telephone is properly positioned to charge in the telephone base. PLAY/STOP Press to start or stop message playback (page 34). HANDSET LOCATOR Press to review or change answering system options (page 33). ANSWER ON Press to turn answering system on the same line or the handset is in use. • Flashes when the answering system is answering an incoming call...
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... age of the battery compartment cover to open the battery compartment cover. Be sure to securely insert the plug, making sure it from the handset. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at least 16 hours before use . FLASH CLEAR TONE MUTE REDIAL PAUSE DELETE 1. Low battery indicator Return the handset to the telephone base to recharge when this page to install and charge the new battery. When the battery is fully depleted...
... age of the battery compartment cover to open the battery compartment cover. Be sure to securely insert the plug, making sure it from the handset. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at least 16 hours before use . FLASH CLEAR TONE MUTE REDIAL PAUSE DELETE 1. Low battery indicator Return the handset to the telephone base to recharge when this page to install and charge the new battery. When the battery is fully depleted...
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To make a call , pressing PHONE/FLASH to dial. SPEAKER 00:00:12 NOTE: During a call , press SPEAKER, then dial a number. Hands-free speakerphone calls To answer a call , press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the handset. During a call , press PHONE/FLASH �o�r� SPEAKER, then dial a number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you will not affect the elapsed time. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up . To use . Press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in hours, minutes and...
To make a call , pressing PHONE/FLASH to dial. SPEAKER 00:00:12 NOTE: During a call , press SPEAKER, then dial a number. Hands-free speakerphone calls To answer a call , press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the handset. During a call , press PHONE/FLASH �o�r� SPEAKER, then dial a number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you will not affect the elapsed time. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up . To use . Press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in hours, minutes and...
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.... NOTES: 1. If the handset ringer is misplaced, press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base. This will ring normally. The next incoming call will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. To stop the paging tone, press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, or any displayed number. Press OFF/CLEAR to delete the displayed number from the redial memory. Press DELETE to exit. Handset locator If the handset is set to off (0), that handset will not generate paging tone. 2. �D�u�...
.... NOTES: 1. If the handset ringer is misplaced, press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base. This will ring normally. The next incoming call will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. To stop the paging tone, press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, or any displayed number. Press OFF/CLEAR to delete the displayed number from the redial memory. Press DELETE to exit. Handset locator If the handset is set to off (0), that handset will not generate paging tone. 2. �D�u�...
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... turned off, MICROPHONE ON will show temporarily on hold and take the new call. Flash Tone Mute Telephone operation Volume Options while on calls Volume control Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to switch back and forth between calls. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your caller will not be able to hear the caller, but your current call on the handset screen. You will be useful when sending tone signals for access to dial pulse (rotary) service...
... turned off, MICROPHONE ON will show temporarily on hold and take the new call. Flash Tone Mute Telephone operation Volume Options while on calls Volume control Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to switch back and forth between calls. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your caller will not be able to hear the caller, but your current call on the handset screen. You will be useful when sending tone signals for access to dial pulse (rotary) service...
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... Telephone operation Handset settings Clear voice mail indication If you subscribe to voice mail services provided by your local telephone company, NEW VOICE MAIL and the icon will continue to send the message which turns the displayed NEW VOICE MAIL message and the icon back on all handset screens when you with a > symbol. 3. Use the CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to the CLR VOICE MAIL menu, press MENU/SELECT to indicate there is a voice mail message. 17 it is highlighted with a pulsing...
... Telephone operation Handset settings Clear voice mail indication If you subscribe to voice mail services provided by your local telephone company, NEW VOICE MAIL and the icon will continue to send the message which turns the displayed NEW VOICE MAIL message and the icon back on all handset screens when you with a > symbol. 3. Use the CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll to the CLR VOICE MAIL menu, press MENU/SELECT to indicate there is a voice mail message. 17 it is highlighted with a pulsing...
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... level, or turn the telephone base ringer off Choose number of rings," current setting, then "To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT; SETUP to exit. The message alert tone will beep only if all old messages and the message alert tone will be no new messages. Press SETUP repeatedly to continue setup, press SETUP." to continue setup, press SETUP." Select a two-digit number (10-99) for remote access from a long distance call, you have new messages, and after three rings so that...
... level, or turn the telephone base ringer off Choose number of rings," current setting, then "To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT; SETUP to exit. The message alert tone will beep only if all old messages and the message alert tone will be no new messages. Press SETUP repeatedly to continue setup, press SETUP." to continue setup, press SETUP." Select a two-digit number (10-99) for remote access from a long distance call, you have new messages, and after three rings so that...
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... intercept the call by pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on and the base speaker volume is ON in . "Beep," The system has been turned off . 2. "Beep." Call intercept While you are call screening, you hear "Calls will hear the announcement and the incoming message when a call will not be answered" then a beep to answer and record messages. The ANSWER ON light will ring 10 times then answer and announce "Please enter your remote access code to enter remote access mode (page 38). ANSWER ON...
... intercept the call by pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on and the base speaker volume is ON in . "Beep," The system has been turned off . 2. "Beep." Call intercept While you are call screening, you hear "Calls will hear the announcement and the incoming message when a call will not be answered" then a beep to answer and record messages. The ANSWER ON light will ring 10 times then answer and announce "Please enter your remote access code to enter remote access mode (page 38). ANSWER ON...
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... pause for beep, then begin recording 5 to access your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. Turn system on . You will end automatically. NOTE: • If there are many old mes- Skip to next message 6 Record announcement *7 to begin speaking. Dial your answering system from any operation (stop playback, stop deleting messages. In this case, only some of new announcement. Remote access A two digit security code is deleting the messages. Enter remote commands (see Changing feature options...
... pause for beep, then begin recording 5 to access your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. Turn system on . You will end automatically. NOTE: • If there are many old mes- Skip to next message 6 Record announcement *7 to begin speaking. Dial your answering system from any operation (stop playback, stop deleting messages. In this case, only some of new announcement. Remote access A two digit security code is deleting the messages. Enter remote commands (see Changing feature options...
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... battery (flashing); New voicemail messages are received. Low battery warning. ephone is on a call . • On steady when the handset is in use . Speakerphone is properly positioned to receive calls. Ringer off. Handset alert tones Two short beeps Four short beeps The volume level is muted. seconds A series of range from the telephone base while on the same line or the handset is in use. • Flashes when the answering system is answering an incoming call. • Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call . SPEAKER...
... battery (flashing); New voicemail messages are received. Low battery warning. ephone is on a call . • On steady when the handset is in use . Speakerphone is properly positioned to receive calls. Ringer off. Handset alert tones Two short beeps Four short beeps The volume level is muted. seconds A series of range from the telephone base while on the same line or the handset is in use. • Flashes when the answering system is answering an incoming call. • Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call . SPEAKER...
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... the cordless handset to the telephone base. Try installing a new telephone line cord. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone line wall jack and plug in the wiring or the local service. Contact your telephone, please try all . • Make sure the battery is in the cordless handset for the cordless handset and base to purchase a new battery. If there is no dial tone. • First, try the suggestions below. My telephone does not work , the problem is plugged...
... the cordless handset to the telephone base. Try installing a new telephone line cord. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone line wall jack and plug in the wiring or the local service. Contact your telephone, please try all . • Make sure the battery is in the cordless handset for the cordless handset and base to purchase a new battery. If there is no dial tone. • First, try the suggestions below. My telephone does not work , the problem is plugged...
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... muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from a television, radio, or other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. The battery does not charge in your home with the telephone before producing a dial tone. The CHARGE light on the telephone base should be replaced. LOW BATTERY is displayed on screen. • Place the handset in the base for recharging. • Remove and re-install the battery and use...
... muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from a television, radio, or other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. The battery does not charge in your home with the telephone before producing a dial tone. The CHARGE light on the telephone base should be replaced. LOW BATTERY is displayed on screen. • Place the handset in the base for recharging. • Remove and re-install the battery and use...
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... to the telephone base. • There may apply). 44 The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. • Make sure the ringer is in correctly and securely. • Unplug the power adapter. Please refer to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging some of this user's manual for telephone base). • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in the wiring or local service. Please refer to the Battery installation & charging section...
... to the telephone base. • There may apply). 44 The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. • Make sure the ringer is in correctly and securely. • Unplug the power adapter. Please refer to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging some of this user's manual for telephone base). • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in the wiring or local service. Please refer to the Battery installation & charging section...
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... cordless handset may apply). • The telephone line cord might have moved out of range. • If the cordless handset is in the telephone base for this troubleshooting guide (page 44). • Reset the telephone base. displays on , refer to The CHARGE light is powered up to answer the the call the handset screen shows CONNECTING... Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the telephone rings but when I base. CONNECTING... If another telephone has the same problem, the problem is...
... cordless handset may apply). • The telephone line cord might have moved out of range. • If the cordless handset is in the telephone base for this troubleshooting guide (page 44). • Reset the telephone base. displays on , refer to The CHARGE light is powered up to answer the the call the handset screen shows CONNECTING... Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the telephone rings but when I base. CONNECTING... If another telephone has the same problem, the problem is...
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... safety instructions This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may be directed in your user's manual. Safety information • Read and understand all markings on the product. • Avoid using this user's manual. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the base is also away from damage or abrasion. • If this product does not operate normally, read Troubleshooting in...
... safety instructions This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may be directed in your user's manual. Safety information • Read and understand all markings on the product. • Avoid using this user's manual. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the base is also away from damage or abrasion. • If this product does not operate normally, read Troubleshooting in...
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... your home or office. 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum frequency hopping technology The technology digitally transmits your voice across multiple channels in 2.4 GHz frequencies to handset) Channels 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz 95 Operating temperature Telephone base voltage (AC adapter input) Telephone base voltage (AC adapter output) Handset voltage 32°F - 122°F 0°C - 50°C AC117V 60Hz DC9V 400mA 3.6V 600mAh Ni-MH battery Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates with wireless routers. 59 Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency...
... your home or office. 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum frequency hopping technology The technology digitally transmits your voice across multiple channels in 2.4 GHz frequencies to handset) Channels 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz 95 Operating temperature Telephone base voltage (AC adapter input) Telephone base voltage (AC adapter output) Handset voltage 32°F - 122°F 0°C - 50°C AC117V 60Hz DC9V 400mA 3.6V 600mAh Ni-MH battery Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates with wireless routers. 59 Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency...
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...F Flash (switchhook flash), 13 H Hands-free use, 11 Handset locator, 12 Headset, 10 I Incoming call log, 25 Incoming calls, answering, 11 Indicator lights, 39 L Last number redial, 12 Low battery, 7 M Making calls, 11 Memory match, 27 Menus, 14 Mute, 13 N Names, enter into directory, 21 search for, 23 O Operating range, 59 P Predial, 11 Power adapter, 6 Q Quick reference guide, 2-3 R Receiving calls, 11 Recharging, 7 Redial, 12 Ring silencing, 12 Ringer tone, 15 S Search for names, 23 Speakerphone, 11 Switchhook flash, 13 T Tabletop mounting, 9 Technical specifications, 59 Troubleshooting, 42...
...F Flash (switchhook flash), 13 H Hands-free use, 11 Handset locator, 12 Headset, 10 I Incoming call log, 25 Incoming calls, answering, 11 Indicator lights, 39 L Last number redial, 12 Low battery, 7 M Making calls, 11 Memory match, 27 Menus, 14 Mute, 13 N Names, enter into directory, 21 search for, 23 O Operating range, 59 P Predial, 11 Power adapter, 6 Q Quick reference guide, 2-3 R Receiving calls, 11 Recharging, 7 Redial, 12 Ring silencing, 12 Ringer tone, 15 S Search for names, 23 Speakerphone, 11 Switchhook flash, 13 T Tabletop mounting, 9 Technical specifications, 59 Troubleshooting, 42...