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User’s manual
2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone E2801
with caller ID/call waiting
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Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety instructions on pages 39-41 of this manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operation and troubleshooting information you need to install and operate your new AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com Model #: E2801 Type: 2.4GHz cordless telephone Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date:
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You must install and charge See page 7 the battery before using the STOP! for easy instructions. telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: • Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model 27910, part number 89-0099-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our
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User's manual 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2801 with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights Quick reference guide ......................2 & tones................................................29 Parts checklist ......................................4 Handset display screen Telephone base installation ...........5 messages..........................................30 Battery installation & charging............ 7 Troubleshooting .
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Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset CID/- VOLUME MENU/SELECT Press to scroll down while in Press to display the menu. Once menus. Press to display caller in the menu, press to select an ID information (page 27). While item or save an entry or setting. entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the DIR /VOLUME+ left ((p pa ag ge e 1 19 9)). Pr .. Pr Press t ess ess t to o o decr decr decrease ease ease the listening volume while on a Press to scroll up wh
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Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE On when the cordless handset is properly posi- tioned to charge in the telephone base. Flashes during an incoming call’s ringing. Flashes when the handset is in use, or when another telephone on the same line is in use. VOICEMAIL Flashes when there are new voicemail (requires voicemail service from your local telephone company). HANDSET LOCATOR Press to make the handset beep (page 12). 3
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Getting started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: User’s manual Quick start guide 2.4 GHz Cordless 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone E2801 Telephone E2801 with caller ID/call waiting with caller ID/call waiting User's manual Quick start guide Cordless handset Telephone base Battery for cordless handset Battery compartment cover Power a
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Getting started Telephone base installation Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat sur- face or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location. Avoid placing the telephone base too close to: • Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, tel- evision sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wirele
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Getting started Telephone base installation 1. Plug one end of the telephone line cord 2. Plug the small end of the power adapter into the telephone jack at the bottom of into the power jack at the bottom of the the telephone base. telephone base. 3. Route cords through slots. 5. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack. 4. Plug the large end of the power adapter into an electrical out- let not controlled by a wall switch. DSL filter Telephone line cord (Opti
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Getting started Battery installation & charging After installing the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, place the handset in the telephone base and charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours. The average talk time on a fully charged battery is about eight hours a an nd d the standby t tiim me e iis s a
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Getting started Installation options Tabletop mount Wall mount Telephone outlet mounting plate with mounting studs Wall mounting The telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required. This mounting plate with studs may be available for purchase from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation. 1. To remove the bracket, hold the 2. C
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Getting started Installation options 3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into slots and on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots and as shown on the right. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack. To mount the telephone on the wall, position the mounting holes and over the telephone outlet mounting studs. Press an
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Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown (optional). Snap belt clip into the notches on both sides of To release belt clip handset. from handset, lift one side of the belt clip out of the notch. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. To order an AT&T 2.5 mm headset, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111; in Canada
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Telephone operation Elapsed time Basic operation PHONE 00:00:12 00:00:12 Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the handset. To make a call, press PHONE/FLASH o or r SPEAKER, then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base to hang up. To predial (preview numbers before dialing), press DELETE or OFF/CLEAR anytime to make correc- tions, then press PHONE/FLASH o or r SPEAKER
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Telephone operation Basic operation Last number redial Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently REDIAL 555-1234 dialed numbers (up to 32 digits). Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ repeatedly to view up to five recently called numbers. The handset beeps twice at the beginning or end of the list. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit. Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to redial any displayed number. Or press PHONE/FLASH then REDIAL/PAUSE to dial the most recently dialed number (up to 32 digits). Pre
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Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to adjust lis- Volume tening volume. Pressing CID/-VOLUME decreases the volume. Pressing DIR /VOLUME+ increases the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. Flash NOTE: The hands-free speakerphone and headset listening volume are adjusted separately. Tone Call waiting Mute If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone company, there will be a beep if th
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Telephone operation Handset settings MENU then twice 1. Use the menu to change the handset feature settings. Press MENU/SELECT, then press CID/-VOLUME or >RINGER VOLUME DIR /VOLUME+ to display the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the displayed menu item is always highlighted with a > symbol. Press MENU/SELECT to select the displayed menu item. 2. SELECT Press OFF/CLEAR anytime to cancel an operation or back up to the previous menu. Press and hold to RINGER:
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Telephone operation Handset settings Ringer tone MENU then three 1. times This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer >RINGER TONE tones. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to sample each ringer tone. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. 2. SELECT then or RINGER TONE: 6 SELECT 3. Key tone MENU then four 1. The handset is factory set to beep with each key times press. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to >KEY TONE select ON or OFF, th
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Telephone operation Handset settings MENU then five Language 1. times This feature allows you to select the language used >LANGUAGE in all menus and screen displays. Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to select ENGLISH, FRANCAIS or ESPANOL. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. Dial type 2. SELECT then or Using this menu, choose TONE or PULSE (rotary) >ENGLISH dialing. The telephone is factory set to TONE. Change the type to PULSE only if you do not have touch-tone
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Telephone operation 1. MENU then six times Handset settings >CLR VOICE MAIL Clear voicemail indication If you subscribe to voicemail services provided by your local telephone company, NEW VOICE MAIL and a icon will appear on the handset display when you have a new voicemail message. The SELECT then or 2. VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash. CLEAR: YES Follow the steps on the left to manually remove the NEW VOICE MAIL message, icon and ture off the VOICEMAIL li
