5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/ Answering System With Caller .

User’s manualEL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL422585.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system withcaller ID/call waitingMENU / SELTRANSFERMENU / SELTRANSFERANNC.REMOVERECORD

Congratulationson purchasing yournew AT&T product.Before using this AT&T product, pleaseread the Important safety instructionson pages 52-54 of this manual.Please thoroughly read the user’smanual for all the feature operationsand troubleshooting information necessary to installand operate your newAT&T product. You can also visit ourwebsite at www.telephones.att.comor call 1 (800) 222-3111.In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.Model #:EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL42258Type:5.8GHz cordless telephone/answering systemSerial #:(found on the bottom of the telephone base)Purchase date:Place of purchase:Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on thebottom of the telephone base.The ENERGY STAR R program (www.energystar.gov) recognizesand encourages the use of products that save energy and helpprotect our environment. We are proud to mark this productwith the ENERGY STAR R label indicating it meets the latestenergy efficiency guidelines. 2008 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P. d/b/aAT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China.

You must install and chargethe battery before using thetelephone.STOP!See page 9for easy instructions.If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL)through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between thetelephone base and the telephone wall jack (page 6). The filter will preventnoise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact yourDSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handsetor base display - remove it before use.For customer service or product information, visit our website atwww.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial1 (866) 288-4268.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage tothe telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (partnumber 89-1332-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery,visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 2223111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Like other batteries of this type,it could explode if burned. Check with local codes for special disposalinstructions. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive andmay cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit. Donot allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touchthe battery. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this productonly in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in thismanual. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and batterycharger. Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no user-serviceable partsinside. Refer to qualified service personnel for servicing.

Parts checklistSave your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service isnecessary.Your telephone contains the following items:User’s manualQuick start guideEL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL422585.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system withcaller ID/call waitingEL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL422585.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system withcaller ID/call waitingMENU / SELTRANSFERMENU / SELMENU / SELTRANSFERTRANSFERMENU / SELMENU / OVEREMOVEUser's manualANNC.Quick start guideCordless handset(2 for EL42208)(2 for EL42258)(3 for EL42308)(4 for EL42408)RECORDTelephone baseBattery compartmentcover(2 for EL42208)(2 for EL42258)(3 for EL42308)(4 for EL42408)Battery for cordlesshandset(2 for EL42208)(2 for EL42258)(3 for EL42308)(4 for EL42408)Power adapterfor telephonebaseCharger for cordless handsetwith power adapter installed(1 for EL42208)(1 for EL42258)(2 for EL42308)(3 for EL42408)Telephone line cord

User’s manualEL42208/EL42308/EL42408/EL422585.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system withcaller ID/call waitingMENU / SELTRANSFERANNC.RECORDREMOVETable of contentsGetting startedAnswering systemQuick reference guidehandset .2telephone base .3Handset main menu .4Telephone base & chargerinstallation .5Installation options .7Battery installation & charging .9Answering system. 33Day & time announcements . 34Outgoing announcements . 35Changing feature options . 36Message playback. 37Record & play memos . 38Message counter displays . 39Answering system mode . 40Remote access . 41Telephone operationAppendixSettings . 11Basic operation . 14Options while on calls. 17Call transfer forEL42208/EL42258 . 18Call transfer for EL42308 . 19Call transfer for EL42408 . 20Screen icons, indicator lights& tones. 42Handset display screenmessages . 43Troubleshooting . 45Important safety instructions. 52FCC part 68 & ACTA . 55FCC part 15. 57Limited warranty . 58Technical specifications . 61Index . 62DirectoryDirectory . 21Speed dial . 22New directory entries . 23Directory search . 25Change or dial entries. 26Caller ID operationCaller ID history . 27Review the call history. 30Delete call history entries . 31Add entries to the directory . 321

Getting startedQuick reference guide - handsetCHARGEThe light is on whena cordless handset isproperly positioned tocharge in the telephonebase or charger.MENU/SEL/TRANSFERPress to display menu. Pressto store a programmingoption. During a call, pressto transfer a call betweenhandsets (pages 18-20).DIR /VOLUME When in a menu, pressto scroll up. When thephone is not in use, pressto display directory entries(page 25). While enteringnames, press to advancethe cursor. During a call,press to increase listeningvolume.OFF/CLEARCID/-VOLUMEWhen in a menu, pressto scroll down. Whenthe phone is not in use,press to display callhistory entries (page 30).While entering namesor numbers, press tomove the cursor to theleft. During a call, pressto decrease listeningvolume.PHONE/FLASHMENU / SELTRANSFERPress to make or answera call. During a call, pressto receive an incomingcall if call waiting isactivated (page 17).REDIAL/PAUSEWhen the phone is notin use, Press repeatedlyto display the last fivenumbers called (page 15).While dialing or enteringnumbers to the directory,press to insert a foursecond dialing pause(page 24).MUTEWhile on a call, press tomute the microphone.Press again to resume yourconversation (page 17).CHAN/REMOVEWhen on a call, press toscan for a clearer channelwhen there is static orinterference on the line(page 17). When thephone is not in use, pressto delete the displayedcaller ID entry (page31), or press and hold todelete all caller ID entrieswhen the phone is not inuse (page 31).During a call, press to hangup (page 14). While usingmenus, press to cancel anoperation, or exit the menu.REMOVE2

Getting startedQuick reference guide - telephone baseIN USE On steady when a handset isin use. Flashes quickly while anincoming call is ringing.ANNC.HANDSET LOCATORPress to make the handsetbeep when a handset is not onthe telephone base (page 16).RECORDAnswering SystemFunctionsPress to start or stopmessage playback(page 37).MESSAGE COUNTERNumber of messages(or during playback,message numbercurrently playing).SKIPPress to skip message(page 37).REPEATPress to repeat message;press twice to playprevious message(page 37).ON/OFFPress to turn answeringsystem on or off(page 40).DELETEPress to delete messagecurrently playing; presstwice to delete all oldmessages while thephone is not in use(page 37).ANNC.RECORDCLOCKPress to review or setclock (page 34).SETUPPress to review orchange answeringsystem options(page 36).PLAY/STOPVOLPress to adjust playbackvolume (page 37).RECORDANNC.Press to review orrecord announcement;press again to quit(page 35).3Press to record amemo (page 38) orafter pressing ANNC.to record an outgoingannouncement(page 35).

Getting startedHandset main menuTo enter the main menu:1. Press MENU/SEL when the handset is not in use.to select a handset feature menu, then press2. Press CID or DIRMENU/SEL to enter that menu.To return to the idle mode, pressDIRECTORY allows youto store and search fornames and numbers(page 21).DIRECTORYRINGER VOL allowsyou to set the ringervolume (page 12).RINGER VOL: HIHOME AREA CODEallows you to set yourhome area code(page 13).HOME AREA CODEOFF/CLEAR.SPEED DIAL allowsyou to store or dial anumber in a speed diallocation (page 22).SPEED DIALDATE/TIME allows youto set the date andtime (page 13).DATE/TIMELANGUAGE allows youto set your handsetdisplay language(page 11).LANGUAGE4RINGER allows you toset the ringer(page 12).RINGER: 1DIAL MODE allows youto set tone or pulsedialing (page 11).DIAL MODE: TONE

Getting startedTelephone base & charger installationThe telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mountedon the wall (page 7). For optimum range and better reception, place thetelephone base in a central and open location.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 telephones. Excessive heat sources. Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwaveovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting. Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage. Excessive moisture. Extremely low temperature. Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine orwork bench.5

User's manual Quick start guide REMOVE MENU / SEL TRANSFER ANNC. RECORD Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed (1 for EL42208) (1 for EL42258) (2 for EL42308) (3 for EL42408) User’s manual EL42208/EL42308/EL42408/ EL42258 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system