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2.4 Ghz Cordless Telephone/Clock Radio E2120 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone/Clock Radio E2120 with Caller ID & Call Waiting 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 2 You must install and charge batteries before See page 7 using the telephone. STOP! for easy instructions. For customer service or product Please also read information, visit our web site at Important Product Information www.telephones.att.com Enclosed in product package. or call 1-800-222-3111. Copyright © 2004 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone/Clock Radio E2120 with Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started Phone Directory Quick reference guide ........................2 About the phone directory .............20 Parts checklist .......................................4 New phone directory entries .........21 Before you begin ..................................5 Phone directory search ....................22 Telephone base installation................6 To dial, change or delete entries ...23 Battery installation & charging ..........7 Caller ID Logs Belt clip & optional headset...............8 How Caller ID works .......................24 Telephone Operation To review your call log.....................25 Basic operation.....................................9 Appendix Options while on calls ......................10 Screen icons, indicator lights & tones...26 Handset locator .................................11 In case of difficulty .............................27 Handset settings.................................12 Technical specifications ....................28 Clock Radio Operation Index .....................................................29 Clock radio features .........................14 To set the clock .................................15 To set the wakeup alarm .................16 To turn off the wakeup alarm.........17 Using the radio...................................18 Setting the sleep timer......................19 1 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 2 Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset V CID Select/Menu Press to scroll down in menus. Press to display menu, or to select Press when phone is not in use to display highlighted item from menu. Caller ID information (see page 25). While entering names, press to move the cursor DIR to the left. ^ Press to scroll up in menus. Press when phone is idle to display phone directory entries (see page 22). While entering names, press to advance cursor. Phone/Flash Press to begin a call, then dial a number. Off/Clear During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 10). During a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous Mute/Delete menu, or exit the menu display. Press to mute microphone (see page 9). Redial/Pause While reviewing call log, press and hold to clear Caller ID log (see page 25). Press to view redial memory (see page 9). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (see page 21). Speaker Press to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use (earpiece). See page 9. Feature menu > shows highlighted item Feature Menu Press or to scroll Directory ................See page 20 ^ V >DIRECTORY through menu items. CALL LOG Call Log ..................See page 24 Ringer Volume ........See page 12 Press SELECT to select or Ringer Tone ............See page 12 modify a highlighted item. Key Tone ................See page 12 Press OFF to cancel an opera- Handset Name........See page 13 tion, back up to the previous Language................See page 13 menu, or exit the menu display. Clear Msg. Wait ......See page 13 Menu Dial Type ................See page 13 2 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 3 Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base DISPLAY LIGHT SWITCH (On side of telephone base) IN USE CLOCK RADIO CONTROLS On when handset is in use. Flashes See pages 14-19. when another phone is in use on the same line. CHARGING On when handset batteries are charging. NEW MESSAGE Flashes when you have new voice mail (requires voice mail service from your local telephone company). HANDSET LOCATOR Press to locate handset if lost (see page 11). 3 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 4 Getting Started Parts checklist Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Battery pack Belt clip Telephone handset Power adapter Telephone line cord AM/FM loop antenna 4 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 5 Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Telephone operating range Caller ID with Call Waiting features in This cordless telephone operates with this telephone let you see who’s calling the maximum power allowed by the before you answer the phone, even Federal Communications Commission when you’re on another call. These (FCC). Even so, this handset and base features require services provided by can communicate over only a certain your local telephone company. distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the Contact your telephone service provider if: weather, and the construction of your home or office. • You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services If you receive a call while you are (you may need combined service) out of range, the handset might not ring — or if it does ring, the call might • You have only Caller ID service, or not connect when you press PHONE. only Call Waiting service Move closer to the base, then press • You don’t subscribe to any Caller PHONE to answer the call. ID or Call Waiting services. If you move out of range during a You can use this phone with regular phone conversation, you might hear Caller ID service, and you can use its noise or interference. To improve other features without subscribing to reception, move closer to the base. either Caller ID or combined Caller ID If you move out of range without with Call Waiting service. There may pressing OFF, your phone will be left be fees for these services, and they “off the hook.” To hang up properly, may not be available in all areas. walk back toward the telephone base, Caller ID features will work only if periodically pressing OFF until the call both you and the caller are in areas is disconnected. offering Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. See Caller ID Operation, beginning on page 24, for more details about how these features work. 5 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 6 Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a base location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug antenna cord into antenna jack Plug power cord transformer into electrical outlet Plug line cord into telephone jack Fold down tab to support antenna Place antenna upright away from the tele- phone, and away from electronic devices. NOTE: Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1-800-222–3111. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 6 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 7 Getting Started Battery installation & charging After installation, place the handset in the base and allow to charge for 15 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the base after each use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 15 hours. LOW BATTERY Low battery indicator Return handset to base to recharge when this symbol flashes. (Handset will beep when battery is low.) Press coin into slot on Insert supplied base of handset to battery pack release latch, then remove battery cover. Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or AT&T replacement battery model 2420 (SKU 00578) (80-5542-00-00). Do not use alkaline batteries. Place handset in base to charge for 15 hours before first use. Insert top tabs first Press down to click in place 7 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 8 Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset. Rotate and pull to remove. Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber cap) 8 91-000040-010-000_E2120ManualMP_R0Aug0904.qxd 8/9/2004 10:06 AM Page 9 Telephone Operation Elapsed time Basic operation PHONE 00:00:12 Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE (or SPEAKER, or any dial pad key). To make a call, press PHONE or SPEAKER, then dial a number. Press OFF to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE or SPEAKER to dial. Press DELETE or CLEAR at any time to make corrections as you are entering numbers. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). Hands-free speakerphone calls SPEAKER. SPEAKER 00:00:12 To answer a call, press To make a call, press SPEAKER, then dial a number. During a call you can press SPEAKER to toggle between hands-free speaker- phone and normal handset use. Press OFF to hang up. Last number redial REDIAL REDIAL 555-1234 Press to display the most recent called number.
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