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AT&T E2727B User's Manual

1. DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM Message window Number of messages or during playback message number currently playing Press to review or change an outgoing announcement see page 30 Press again to review or change answering system options see page 32 Press to review or set clock see page 29 Answering System Operation Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages depending on the length of each message Individual messages can be up to four minutes long and the maximum recording time is 5 minutes Messages will remain available for replay until they are deleted Press to select or change a setup option see page 32 Press to record a memo see page 34 Press to adjust volume during message Message window Press to delete message Press and hold to delete all old messages see playback see page 33 VOLUME Press to start or stop message playback see page 33 CHARGE IN USE ANSWE HANDSET R DELETE ON OFF REPEAT SKIP TT ANSWSAING page 33 Press to turn answering system on or off Press to repeat message hold to slow playback press twice to play previous message see page 33 Press to skip message hold to speed up playback see page 33 28 TIME SET SETUP CHANGE REC MEMO ANSWER DELETE ON OFF REPEAT SKIP 000o 1 CP Press TIME SET The system announces the current c
2. Getting Started Wall mounting The base can be installed on any standard phone outlet as shown below Choose a loca tion in a central location within the home away from electronic equipment such as per sonal computers computer routers television sets or microwave ovens Avoid excessive heat cold dust or moisture 1 Connect telephone line cord and AC power cord to telephone jack and wall jacks as shown on page 6 2 Install wall mount bracket onto set First put the two front wall mount bracket tabs into the front notches on bottom of tele phone base then squeeze the rear tabs of the wall mount bracket as you insert them into the rear notches on the bottom of the telephone base NOTE To disassemble the wall mount bracket squeeze the rear tabs while lifting up the wall mount bracket back and away from the telephone base Plug power adapter into electrical outlet 3 Position the wall mount bracket over the wall outlet mounting pegs and press and Slide the wall mount bracket down firmly so it is held securely on the outlet mounting pegs Plug telephone line cord into telephone cord wall jack Getting Started Belt clip amp optional headset Snap belt clip into notches on side of cordless handset Rotate and pull to remove th 3 For hands free telephone conversations you can use any industry standard 2 5 mm headset purchased separately For
3. 000 O Review announcement D Record announcement B Record M M0 cscssceeeeeees Review remote access code Change remote access code ED Answer machine ON OFF 2 4 GHz Cordless Telephone Answering System E2727B Copyright 2006 Advanced American Telephones All Rights Reserved AT amp T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT amp T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephones Printed in China www telephones att com Copyright 2006 Advanced American Telephones All Rights Reserved AT amp T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT amp T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephones Printed in China Issue 3 AT amp T 05 06 91 0007 8 030 000
4. Press SELECT to choose blinking option Directory Changing directory entries When any wy is displayed press SELECT to see options Press or amp to highlight the option you want blinking text then press SELECT again to select it To edit an entry When ED IT is blinking press SELECT You can change the name and number or distinctive ring setting on the cordless handset by following the steps described on pages 18 19 To delete an entry Press until ERASE is blinking then press SELECT to display a confirmation screen ERASE NU YES To delete the entry press O to highlight YES then press SELECT To cancel the procedure and leave the entry intact press O to highlight NO then press SELECT NOTE Each cordless handset has its own directory Deleting a directory entry from one cordless handset does not automatically delete the same entry from all other cordless handset To make an entry into a Speed Dial entry Press until SPEED is blinking press SELECT then dial a memory location l 9 to transfer this entry to your Speed Dial directory NOTE lf you use a memory location Speed dial memory that is already assigned to a different entry in the directory that entry will remain in the directory but will no longer be a Speed Dial number 21 Caller ID Operation How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company information about
5. phone company charges may apply Eliminate any background noise Noise from a television radio or other appliance may cause the phone to not dial out properly If you cannot eliminate the background noise first try muting the cordless handset before dialing or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise 39 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless handset beeps five times and isn t performing normally OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE displays on my cordless hand set The batteries will not hold a charge Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base Plug the unit into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Move the cordless handset closer to the base You might have moved out of range Reset the base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 sec onds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and base to reset Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Only one handset can be used to make or answer a call anytime If another handset attempt to do so the screen will display OTHER HANDSET ON and then
6. s option is your exclusive remedy You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days 3 How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE I YEAR from the date of purchase If AAT repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replace ment Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year limited warranty whichever is longer 50 Appendix Limited Warranty 4 What is not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover e Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation abnormal operation or handling neglect inunda tion fire water or other liquid intrusion or e Product that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modification by any one other than an authorized service representative of AAT or e Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal condi tions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or e Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non AAT accesso ries or e Product whose warranty quality stickers product serial number plates or elec tronic serial numbers have been removed alter
7. you will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible If this product has memory dialing locations you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers e g police fire medical in these locations If you do store or test emergency numbers please e Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up e Perform such activities in off peak hours such as early morning or late evening 48 Appendix FCC Part I5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference w
8. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly see page 20 PAT JOHNSUN 5550100 DD D DD Q8ee PAUSE SPEAKER 9 Speed dialing On the cordless handset the nine memory locations through 9 are reserved for numbers you dial frequently These numbers can be dialed with two button presses see next page Q NOTE lf all memory locations are in use an error tone will sound with MEMORY FULL message when you attempt to enter a number This means the memory is full and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete an existing one NOTE lf all memory locations are in use an error tone will sound when you attempt to enter a number This means the memory is full and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete an existing one 1 gt gt MENU DIRECTORY L SPEED DIRL SELECT ENTER 1 9 a oe we P 4c gt CD ED ED ENTER NAME OF See Steps 3 7 on page 18 19 Directory Speed dialing On the cordless handset the numbers called most fre quently can be stored in speed dial locations 9 and dialed with only two button presses You can enter 9 Speed Dial numbers of up to 24 digits Each number is stored in a one digit speed dial location l 9 NOTE The Speed Dial feature occupies up to nine of the thirty memory locations in the Directory For example if there are on
9. Getting Started Battery installation amp charging After battery installation place the cordless handset in the base or charger and allow to charge for at least 16 hours before use You can keep the battery charged by return ing the cordless handset to the base or charger after each use When the battery is fully depleted a recharge takes about 16 hours The talk time on a fully charged battery is about four hours depending on environmental conditions and the standby time is approximately five days Actual battery life will depend on usage conditions and age of battery BATTERY LOW ox 8 12 10 06 Low battery indicator Return cordless handset to base or charger to recharge when this symbol flashes When in use the cordless handset will beep when battery is low a Plug the battery pack connector securely into the plug inside the cordless handset battery compartment matching the color coded label Then place battery pack into compartment Caution Use only the supplied AN rechargeable battery or AT amp T replace ment battery model 3301 SKU 91076 Slide the battery door up Part Number 80 5071 00 00 to close Press down on tab to open the battery door Place cordless handset in base or charger to charge for at least 16 hours before first use Plug charger power adapter into jack on underside of charger then plug adapter into electrical outlet
10. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty 5 Appendix Limited Warranty 6 What must you return with the Product to get warranty service You must a return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the AAT service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty b include valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt keep a copy for your records and c provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number 7 Other limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and AAT It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product AAT provides no other warranties for this product The warranty exclusively describes all of AAT s responsibilities regarding the product There are no other express war ranties No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchant ability an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use are limited to
11. C CHANGE Che On 4 gt op PLAY STOP Che Beep Option selected Answering System Operation Announcement Only mode In Announcement Only mode callers hear an announce ment but cannot leave messages To turn Announcement Only on or off Press SETUP repeatedly until you hear Announcement only record no messages To change the setting press CHANGE Then press CHANGE until you hear the option you want on or off Press PLAY STOP to store your selection and exit or press SETUP again to modify other features To record your outgoing announcement When Announcement Only is turned on calls are answered with a pre recorded announcement that says We re sorry messages to this number cannot be accepted You can use this announcement or replace it with a recording of your own voice After turning on the Announcement Only feature fol low the steps on page 30 to record your announcement Callers will hear this announcement only when the Announcement Only feature is turned on Otherwise they will hear the standard announcement asking them to leave a message 3 TIME SET SETUP CHANGE REC MEMO ANS WER DELETE ON OFF REPEAT SKIP Fa a i 1 gt SETUP Press until desired feature is heard see list at right 2 7 gt CHANGE Press until desired selection is heard 3 gt SETUP Press to set selection and move to next menu option CP om PLAY STOP Press to set se
12. a two digit security code to then access your messages This code is set at 19 by default see page 32 to change it Play all messages Press to listen to all messages Play new messages Press to listen to new messages Press during playback to delete current Delete the message message Press 3 twice to delete all old messages while it is in remote access 09 idle mode message not playing back Repeat or go back Press during the callers message to B repeat the message Press during the beginning of the day and time announce ment to go back to the previous mes sage Stop Press to stop any operation stop play back stop recording Skip to next message Press to skip current message and O advance to next message Review announcement Press to review current outgoing O announcement Record announcement Press 7 wait for beep then begin io begin recording speaking Press 5 to stop recording and io stop recording listen to playback of new announcement Record memo Press 8 wait for beep then begin to begin recording speaking Press 5 to stop recording io stop recording Review remote access code Press 9 to review remote access code Change remote access code Press 9 to change remote access code then enter desired remote access code from 10 99 Help menu Press to hear list of features amp com O mands Turn system off Press to turn off answering system Incoming calls will no longer
13. a call When Toll Saver is active the system answers after 2 rings if you have new messages and after 4 rings if you have no new messages Disabling the message alert function temporarily When the answering system is turned on the ANSWER ON OFF light is lit and the message alert function is activated any new incoming message will increase the flashing number in the message window by one and a beep tone will sound every ten seconds as a reminder that there are unreviewed messages on the answering system To temporarily disable the message alert tone press any key except ANSWER ON OFF and HANDSET LOCATOR keys on the base This turns off the audio message alert tone but the number in the message window will continue to flash as a reminder that there are unre viewed messages on the answering system The mes sage alert tone will be re activated with the next incom ing message To switch off the message alert tone for all incoming messages read the section on disabling the message alert function on this page above 32 Number of messages or during playback message number cur rently playing PLAY STOP DELETE ON OFF REP SKIP Press PLAY STOP to begin or end message playback CP T PLAY STOP lt E You have xx new messages and xx old messages Message playback begins See options at right CP T PLAY STOP Message playback ends NOTE lf F is flashing
14. be answered Turn system on If off system will answer after 10 rings Enter your access code then press 0 to turn on 36 Appendix Display screen messages lights and tones SPEAKER Screen display messages CONNECTING RINGING ee PAGING NEEDS RECHARGING BATTERY LON PHONE ON SPEAKER SCANNING OTHER HANOSET ON andthen OR OUT OF RANGE XX MISSED CALLS MUTE 37 The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone There is a call coming in The cordless handset locator has been activated All cordless handsets beep to help you locate them Cordless handset battery is depleted Place cordless handset in base or char ger to charge the battery Cordless handset battery is low Place cordless handset in base or charger to charge the battery The cordless handset is in use The speakerphone is in use Cordless handset is scanning for a clear channel to improve sound quality Another cordless handset is on a call Or cordless handset cannot communi cate with base Check base power or move closer There are missed and un reviewed calls in your call log The cordless handset microphone is muted Appendix Display screen messages lights and tones Alert tones Beep Beep Beep Beep Cordless handset battery is low Place qi Double beep every 5 seconds cordless handset in base
15. best results use an AT amp T 2 5 mm headset Plug 2 5 mm headset into jack on side of cordless handset beneath small rubber cap c DEL SPEAKER RINGER 1 OLEO Cc PAUSE RINGER VUL 2 DATE TIME 1 01 12 00 Telephone Operation Cordless handset programming Each cordless handset operates as an individual unit The ringer sound ringer volume date time dial mode and language must be programmed separately for each cordless handset Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset To stop at any time press OFF Choose cordless handset ringer sound Press MENU to begin programming 2 Press O or until the screen displays RINGER and the current setting 3 Press SELECT to start changing current setting 4 Press O or Q to display 2 3 or 4 You will hear a sample of each ringer sound 5 Press SELECT to choose displayed ringer sound and exit Choose cordless handset ringer volume Press MENU to begin programming 2 Press O or until the screen displays RINGER VOLUME Press SELECT to start changing current setting 4 Press O or Q to display 2 3 or OFF You will hear a sample of each ringer volume UJ 5 Press SELECT to choose displayed ringer volume and exit NOTE lf the cordless handset ringer is turned off the screen will display 0 RINGER OFF when the cordless handset is idle not in use If there are any un reviewed calls t
16. mail service provided by your local telephone company you will be alerted to new voice mail messages in two ways When you press PHONE the dial tone will toggle on and off stutter tone and you will receive a text message on all cord less handsets To manually remove the stutter tone and MESSAGE WAITING message on all cordless handset screens e Press MENU e Press O or until the screen displays MESSAGE WAITING e Press SELECT then or Q to choose YES e Press SELECT to select YES and exit screens it does not delete your voice mail message s Use this feature when the phone indicates there is voice mail when you have none or you have accessed your voice mail from a different phone line while away from home If there actually is a new voice mail message your local telephone company will continue to send the message which turns the display mes sage back on Q NOTE This only turns off the displayed message on all cordless handset Choose cordless handset display language Your phone will default to English handset screen dis plays If you wish to change them to Spanish follow these steps Press MENU to begin programming 2 Press or until the screen displays LANGUAGE 3 Press SELECT to start changing current setting 4 Press or Q to display ENGLISH or ESPANOL 5 Press SELECT to choose displayed language and exit GD O amp 6 CD D D SPEAKER NOTES 1 Only one cordless handse
17. one year from date of purchase Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall AAT be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase 52 Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band 921 4 MHz 927 2 MHz Cordless handset to base RF Frequency Band 2400 9 MHz 2405 1 MHz Base to cordless handset Operating Temperature 32 F 122 F 0 C 50 C Base Unit Voltage 120V AC 60Hz AC Voltage 60Hz Base Unit Voltage AC Adapter Output 9V DC 400mA Charger Voltage 9V DC 150mA AC Adapter Output Cordless handset Voltage 3 6V 600mAH Ni Cd Battery 53 Appendix A AC adapter 6 Alert tones 38 Answering calls 2 Answering system 28 36 Battery charging 7 Battery installation 7 Belt clip 9 C Call Waiting 14 Call Transfer I5 Caller ID 22 add entries to phone directory 27 delete entries 26 dial entries 25 CID 22 Clear Voice Mail Indic
18. pressing HANDSET LOCATOR does not generate a paging tone NOTE Placing the cordless handset in the base or charger will cancel the page on that cordless handset but will not cancel the page Mute Channel Telephone Operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call press the VOLUME buttons on the cord less handset to adjust listening volume To adjust the speakerphone listening volume press SPEAKER then press the VOLUME buttons Call waiting If you have Call Waiting service you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call Press FLASH to put your current call on hold and answer the new call You can press this button anytime to switch back and forth between calls Mute You can press MUTE to silence the microphone while on a call You will be able to hear the caller but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume speaking When you press OFF to hang up the phone the feature will be canceled Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse dial rotary service you can tempo rarily switch to touch tone dialing during a call by press ing This can be useful if you need to send tone signals to access answering systems or long distance services After you hang up or press FLASH the phone automatically returns to pulse dial rotary service Channel selection During a call if you hear clicks and pops or if the speech sometimes fades press
19. Announcement Only is off See page 31 When you record your announcement make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice about 9 inches from the base Make sure there is no background noise TV music etc while you are recording 44 Appendix Important Safety Instructions T This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user s manual Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury fire or electric shock Safety Information e Read and understand all instructions in the user s manual Observe all markings on the product e Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning e Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak If you suspect a gas leak report it immediately but use a telephone away from the area where gas is leaking If this product is a cordless model make sure the base is also away from the area e Do not use this product near water or when you are wet For example do not use it in a wet basement or shower or next to a swimming pool bathtub kitchen sink or laundry tub Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning If the product comes in contact with any liquids unplug any line or power cord immedi ately Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly e Install this product in a protected location where no one ca
20. CHAN on the handset to scan for a clearer radio channel between cordless hand set and base Telephone Operation Call transfer Call transfer During a conversation you can transfer the call to the other cordless handset e Press TRANSFER to transfer the external call to the other cordless handset Your cordless handset will display CALL TRANSFERRED and the destination handset will begin ringing e To answer the call press PHONE or SPEAKER NOTES 1 Before the transferred call is answered the person at cordless hand set that originated the transfer can press PHONE or SPEAKER to cancel the transfer function and resume the external call 2 If the transferred call is not answered within 30 seconds the cordless hand set that originated the transfer will start ringing and show TRANSFERRED CALL If PHONE or SPEAKER is not pressed within another 30 seconds the external call will end automatically 3 If the destination cordless handset cannot be found the cordless handset that originated the transfer will generate an error tone and continue the exter nal call automatically 4 This unit does not have an intercom function The cordless handsets cannot communicate with each other Directory Memory capacity Each cordless handset has its own directory Each direc tory can store up to 30 entries including nine speed dial locations Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits and a name up to I5 letters long
21. ELE eee Press to delete a message during playback Press and hold to sae ASMER a sap HASET delete all old messages when idle 000A TAME SET sccsestesaiistarvessiens Press to review or set the answering system clock SETUP iisi Press to review or change an outgoing announcement Siinne Press again to review or change answering system options CHANGE cceeeees Press to change a setup option REC MEMO 05 Press to record a memo Getting Started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service TIME SET SETUP CHANGE REC MEMO VOLUME SE Sn a PLAY STOP HANDSET NOFF REPEAT SKIP LOCATOR 0000 j VS A mo MC 2 4 ss Telephone base de Power adapters Belt clips Battery Packs Wall mount bracket Cordless handset charger Telephone line cord B a Battery compartment doors Getting Started Before you begin Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who s call ing before you answer the phone even when you re on another call These features require services provided by your local telephone company Contact your telephone service pro vider if e you have both Caller ID and Call Waiting but as separate services you may need combined service e you have only Caller ID service or only Cal
22. ER Your local telephone company is unable to determine the caller s name and tele phone number Calls from other countries may also generate this message NOTE When in idle mode the screen will show XX MISSED CALLS and the current date and time Missed calls When a handset is not being used its screen will show the number of missed calls and the current date and time XX MISSED CALLS are calls that have not been reviewed at that handset When a NEW call log entry is reviewed the number of missed calls at that handset decreases by one The number of MISSED CALLS on the other cordless handset s remains unchanged until they are reviewed on that cordless handset 23 1 cF cw PAT JOHNSON 908 555 107 8 12 10 06 03 2 F 0 CHRIS WILLIAMS 908 555 1234 8 12 9 53 02 3 F O MRRK CLAYTON g08 555 56 18 8 12 9 12 01 4 gt PHONE PHONE ON 00 10 90855556 18 To dial this number Caller ID Operation To review your call log The call log review displays the Caller ID in reverse chronological order with the latest one the one with the highest number first When the phone is not in use press CID to display information about the most recent caller To review your call log Press to scro
23. OR OUT OF RANGE You might press PHONE or SPEAKER again until no other handset is using the line Use the call transfer feature See page 15 to transfer a call to another system hand set or use the speakerphone feature so multiple members of your house can be on an active call at the same time Move the cordless handset closer to the base You might have moved out of range Ensure that the base is powered up Place the cordless handset in base cradle for 1 minute to allow the cordless handset and base to resynchronize channels If the cordless handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on refer to the charge light is off in this troubleshooting guide Reset the base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and base to reset Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of elec tronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers page towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and cordless phones Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the cordless handset to its base when not in use Ensure that the battery is properly installed and charged as described on page 7 Ensure that the telephone base and charger units
24. PHONE or SPEAKER to dial when the number appears in the proper format for your area Example CID Number displayed as 908 555 0100 wice EO Number changes to 555 0100 drops 1 area code PHONE or SPEAKER Dials 555 0100 25 1 cF ow PAT JOHNSON 908 555 0100 8 12 10 06 03 2 FO CHRIS WILLIAMS 908 555 1254 8 12 9 53 02 3 gt DEL MARK CLAYTON 9U8 555 56 18 8 12 G12 01 1 01 12 00 2C7O ERASE ALL NO 1 01 12 00 3 gt SELECT 1 01 12 00 Call log cleared Caller ID Operation To delete call log entries To delete a single call log entry Press CID to display the first Caller ID listing Use the or keys to find the entry you want to delete then press DEL When the entry is deleted the next oldest record is displayed To delete all call log entries To clear your call log completely press and hold DEL while the phone is idle not in use This will display a confirmation screen asking if you want to erase all entries in the Caller ID log If you select YES the call log will be cleared and the screen will return to normal standby display showing no missing calls NOTE Each cordless handset has its own call log When you d
25. RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect g and recycle Nickel Cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center Or you may call 1 800 8 BATTERY for locations accepting spent Nickel Cadmium Batteries Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner Do not burn or puncture Like other batter ies of this type if burned or punctured they could release caustic material which could cause injury i Cd e Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner Do not burn or puncture Like other batteries of this type if burned or punctured they could release caustic material which could cause injury 46 Appendix Important Safety Instructions Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers Cardiac Pacemakers applies only to 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephones Wireless Technology Research LLC WTR an independent research entity led a mul tidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers Supported by the U S Food and Drug Administration WTR had recommended to physicians that PACEMAKER PATIENTS e Should keep wireless phones at least six inches from the pacemaker e Should NOT
26. User Manual 2 4 GHz Cordless Telephone Answering System E2727B with Caller ID amp Call Waiting D O B Congratulations on your purchase of this AT amp T product Before using this telephone system you must read Important Safety Instructions on pages 45 to 47 of this manual NEED HELP Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product available accessories or any other related issues Call Toll Free 1 800 222 3111 In Canada Call 1 866 288 4268 or visit our website at www telephones att com Model No AT amp T E2727B Product Name 2 4 GHz Cordless Telephone Answering System Serial No SN found on the bottom of the telephone base Purchase Date Place of Purchase IMPORTANT Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who is calling before you answer the phone even when youre on another call You may need to change your phone service to use this feature Contact your phone service provider if e You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting but as separate services you may need combined service e You have only Caller ID service or only Call Waiting service e You don t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services You can use this product w
27. are plugged into functioning power outlets If your battery is old you may need to purchase a new battery pack see page 7 Your phone might be malfunctioning Please refer to the Warranty section of this user s manual for further instruction If the cordless handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on refer to The charge light is off in this troubleshooting guide 40 Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise static or weak signal even when I m near the base hear other calls while using my phone Other cordless phones and 802 11 wireless routers that are used for home computer networks both use internal radios to communicate The radios may interfere with one another You can improve the per formance of your cordless phones and your router by a Positioning your new phone as far away as possible from any other existing cordless telephone system that is already installed in your home to avoid the two systems interfering with each other b Positioning your telephone base as far as possible from your rout er computer or any other computer devices c Selecting channels 4 through 10 for your router refer to your rout er s user manual for more information d If you still have problems with the phone or the router make sure the handset is ON and press CHAN until the performance improves Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated Other
28. ation D Delete Call Log entries 26 Delete redial entries 2 Dialing from a CID record 25 directory dialing 20 Directory 6 dial number 20 edit entries 2 name search 20 new entries 8 E Elapsed time 2 Ending calls 2 F Flash switchhook flash 14 H Hands free use 12 Cordless handset locator 13 Headset 9 54 I Incoming call log 22 Incoming calls answering 2 Indicator lights 38 L Last number redial 12 Low battery 7 M Making calls 12 Menus 10 1 Messages 33 Mute 14 N Names enter into directory 8 search for 20 O Operating range 5 Q Quick reference guide 2 3 R Receiving calls 2 Recharging 7 Redial 2 Ringer silencing 2 Ring tone options 10 S Search for name 20 Speakerphone 12 Switchhook flash 14 T Technical specifications 53 Troubleshooting 39 44 vV Volume controls 14 amp 33 Appendix Remote access wallet card Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone Cut along dotted line Call your phone number then enter Afel your 2 digit access code preset to 19 Action Remote Command Play all messages D Play new messages Delete the message Delete all old messages Repeat or go back eee Ea e PAREO P E EA Fold here Skip the message
29. attery pack in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the cordless handset to its base when not in use Reset the base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for approxi mately 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and base to reset If your batteries are old you may need to purchase a new battery pack please refer to page 7 of this user s manual First try all the suggestions above Move the cordless handset closer to the base You might have moved out of range Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord If the previous suggestions don t work disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local ser vice Contact your local telephone company First try all the suggestions above Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the base and produce a dial tone This is normal Wait an extra second before dialing Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you have pulse or touch tone Refer to the Installation section of this user s manual page 11 to set the dial mode If the other phones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local tele
30. base unit from the telephone jack and plug in a dif ferent telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company 4 Appendix Troubleshooting l hear noise in the cordless handset and none of the keys or buttons work My cordless handset does not ring when receive a call My calls fade out or cut in and out while I m using my cordless handset Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely Make sure that the ringer is not turned off Refer to the section s on ringer selection in this user s manual Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the base unit and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in The cordless handset may be too far from the base unit Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours the first time For optimum daily performance return the cordless hand set to its base when not in use If your battery becomes completely depleted make sure to charge it for at least 15 minutes before attempting to place a call You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously Try unplugging some of the other phones The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range Try moving the base to another location preferably on an upper floor If the other phones in your home are having the
31. conds recording 1 gt REC MEMO Che Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done JJ 2 Speak into microphone ewuro S ANSWER DELETE ON OFF REPEAT SKIP 000o Heme 2 4 s Microphone 3 CF T PLAY STOP Che Beep Memo has been recorded Answering System Operation Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself They are saved played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself or leave a message for someone else if others in your household use the answering system To record a memo Press REC MEMO Elapsed time in seconds is shown in the message window as you record You can record a memo up to 4 minutes long Memos less than second long will not be recorded Press PLAY STOP to stop recording To play back a memo Press PLAY STOP to hear messages and memos see page 33 for other options 34 TIME SET SETUP CHANGE m STOP DELETE ON OFF REPEAT SKIP P Message window Answering System Operation Message window displays The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter Message counter displays 0 1 98 10 99 1 8 1 99 counting 94 flashing F flashing CL flashing A flashing On or OF U2 U9 U6 E5 35 No messages Numb
32. display first entry BETH 5554321 To scroll name by name pe JOHN 5550123 To search alphabetically Directory Directory search Follow the steps on the left to browse through the directory or search to find a specific entry You can press OFF anytime to exit the directory To browse through the directory To browse press DIR then press Q or Oto scroll through all entries one by one A D appears in the display of each entry that has been assigned a distinctive ring see page 19 NOTE When reviewing the Directory entries all entries including those in the Directory and in the Speed Dial are displayed in alphabetical order The entries in the Speed Dial are identified by its Speed Dial number 01 09 in the lower right corner of the screen To search alphabetically To shorten your search press DIR then use the tele phone dial pad to enter the first letter of a name then press to scroll forward until you find the desired name Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter twice for the second three times for the third as shown on page 18 For example press 5 JKL once to find JENNIFER twice to find KEVIN or three times to find LINDA To call a displayed number When the entry you want is displayed you can press PHONE or SPEAKER to dial it immediately 20 1 gt DIR DIRECTORY 27 0 ADAM 5551234 3 gt SELECT EDIT ERASE 5551234
33. e conversation you might hear noise or interference from the cord less handset To improve reception move closer to the telephone base unit If you move out of range without pressing OFF your telephone will be left off the hook and the line will be busy To hang up properly walk back toward the telephone base unit while periodically pressing OFF until the call is disconnected If you experience noise or interference while on a call press the CHAN button until you find a clearer channel Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below Choose a location in a central location within the home and e Away from any other cordless wireless device such as cordless telephones 802 1 wireless router for example WiFi e Away from other electronic equipment microwave oven television computer etc e If you need to install your phone within the same room as other cordless phones or wireless products you may need to select a different channel for your router and or change the channel on your phone s handsets see page 4 Plug the larger power adapter pug Me e into an electrical outlet not con Ine cora Into tele phone jack trolled by a wall switch NOTE Use only the power adapter supplied with this product If you need a replacement call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada call 1 866 288 4268 Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch
34. each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring PAT JOHNSUN g08 555 0100 8 12 14 05 An asterisk means same caller has called more than once consecutively Caller s name PAT JOHNSUN Caller s phone number 306 555 0100 Cal number 8 12 10 06 94 Lof call log CD CD 0000 DEL PAUSE SPEAKER Date of call Time of call Call designation New missed and un reviewed call OLD reviewed call Separate Caller ID logs are kept in the cordless hand sets Information about the last 30 incoming calls is stored in each call log You can review the call log to find out who has called return the call without dial ing or transfer the caller s name and number into your phone directory Each incoming call is numbered The most recent call is assigned the highest number When the call log is full the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen it will not be saved in your call log NOTE Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas Offering Caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment NOTE Each cordless handset s call log is independent of the other cordless handset s call log For example when you delete one or all call log entries from one cordless handset the information on all othe
35. ed or rendered illegible or e Product purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes or e Product returned without valid proof of purchase see 6 below or e charges for installation or setup adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit 5 How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada please dial 866 288 4268 for instructions regarding where to return the Product Before calling for service please check the user s manual A check of the Product Controls and Features may save you a service call Except as provided by applicable law you assume the risk of loss or damage dur ing transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of Product s to the service location AAT will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty to you with transporta tion delivery or handling charges prepaid AAT assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty AAT will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity
36. eeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeee 6 eeeeeeeeeeeeeee e eeee800800 eeeeeeeeee eeee00808806080 0 e e2eee0e068006 eeeeeeeeee eeeeeeee e o e o o o e e e o e o e eeeee0e08808006 0 2eeeeeee 80080 0 2eeeeeeeeee ee 0 eeeeoeeeeeeee 0 2eeeeeeeeee ee eeeeeeeeeee8e 0 e eeeeeeeeeeee e 2eeeeeeeeeeee 0 2eeeeoeeeeee ee e 2eeeeee08e0808086 0 eeeeeeeeeee 8 eeeeoeeeeee8e e eeeeeeeeee ee e 2eeee20800808080060 eeeeoeeeeeeee 0 e 2eeeeeee08080806 0 eeeeoeeeeee ee e 2eeeeoeeee8ee8e 8 2eeeee0e088080806 0 2eeeeoeeeeeeee 0 e eeeeoeeeeee ee 0 e eeeoeoeeeeeeee 0 e eeeeeeee8e08 TIME SET SETUP CHANGE REC MEMO CID ANSWER DELETE ON OFF REPEAT VOLUME CHARGE IN USE 7 HANDSET LOCATOR Flashes when one of the cordless handsets is in use Press to page the cordless handsets Press again On steady when the cordless handset is properly positioned to press OFF on cordless handset or place cordless charge in the base handset in the base or charger to cancel the page Flashes during an incoming call s ringing Answering System Controls see pages 28 36 Press to play or stop playing messages eeeeeeneeeed eeeeeeeee e e e e e e e e e e e ee TES EEEE EEEJ eeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeee peeeeeeeeeeeeeeoeeeeeeeeeeeeese ANSWER ON OFF Press to turn answering system on or off aS D
37. electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from the following elec tronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone It is nor mal to experience static on your phone while the microwave oven is operating Do not install this phone in the same outlet or near a micro wave oven If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector plug the phone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your phone to a higher location The phone will likely have better reception when not installed in a low area If the other phones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local tele phone company charges may apply If you subscribe to DSL service and if you hear noise during conver sations and or your caller ID features are not functioning properly install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter Press the CHAN key while on a call to change to a clear channel Disconnect the
38. elete one or all call log entries from one cordless handset the information on all other cordless handsets will not be affected 26 Caller ID Operation 1 cF cD PAT JOHNSON g08 555 0100 To add entries to phone directory 8 12 10 06 03 When any Caller ID screen is displayed follow the steps at left to enter it into your phone directory 2 gt SELECT Both the caller s name and telephone number will be DIAL entered as they appear in the call log At steps 3 4 you 308 355 0100 can make any changes to the name or number by using pe eae the button to erase characters or using the dial pad 3 CF SELECT to enter new ones see pages 8 19 for instructions PAT JOHNSON a me number is stored Hy screen ial p the 9085550100 call log display The entry copie to your phone direc 9 12 10 06 03 tory remains in the call log until deleted Edit name as desired 4 gt SELECT PAT JOHNSON 9085550100 8 12 10 0603 Edit number as desired 5 CP SELECT ISTINCT RING N 9085550100 8 12 10 0503 6 gt SELECT PAT JOHNSON 9U8 555 U107 8 12 10 06 U3 Entry added to phone directory 27 PLAY STOP ANSWER DELETE ON OFF REPEAT SKIP
39. ephone Operation Message playback ccsssscsessseeees 33 Cordless handset programming 10 Recording and playing memos 34 Basic cordless handset operation 12 Message window displays ETE 35 Base operation cceccsssssesssesseesseessesees I3 Remote ACCESS cecesecesesstceeeececseees 36 Options while on calls 14 Call LY AMIS FEE cnan I5 Appendix Display screen messages lights and Directory E EE A A AE 37 DIEGO Y usie 16 Troubleshooting sssesscesseesssseeeeeen 39 Speed dialing ceccceccsesssesssesseesseesseen I7 Important Safety Instructions 45 Entering names into directory ES 18 FCC Part 68 and ACTA 0 48 Entering numbers into directory 19 FGC Part 3 eas ceanectsprteees estas 49 Directory search 20 Limited warranty sscsseseessereeesen 50 Changing directory entries 21 Technical specifications 53 DOE a edevea aoe ieee eee 54 Caller ID Operation Remote access wallet card 55 How caller ID Works cesses 22 About names s s ssesessssssessssesesesrssesesee 23 To review your call log eee 24 To dial a call log entry 25 Getting Started Quick reference guide Cordless Handset PHONE FLASH Press to make or answer a call During a call press to receive an incoming Call if Call Waiting is activated see page 14 CID Q While in menus press to scoll down When phone is not in use press
40. er of messages memos or message number currently playing flashes if you have new mes sages Current remote access code while setting see page 32 Current volume level while adjusting Elapsed time while recording a memo see page 34 or announcement up to 90 seconds page 30 Memo recording exceeded 99 seconds Memory is full Messages must be deleted before new messages can be received Clock needs to be set see page 29 Announcement Only mode is on see page 31 system is answering a call or being accessed remotely System is being programmed or initialized Displayed for one second when any feature option setting is turned on or off Current number of rings while setting see page 32 Dial your telephone number from any touch tone phone When system answers enter your two digit remote access code 19 unless you have changed it Enter remote commands see list at right Hang up to end call and save all undeleted messages NOTE f you pause for more than 10 seconds dur ing remote access you will hear a help menu listing all features amp commands If you issue no com mand for another 20 seconds the call will end automatically Answering System Operation Remote access Use the remote access feature to check your messages while you are away by calling your home phone num ber from any touch tone phone outside of your home When the answering system picks up simply enter
41. from 2000 to 2039 If you accidentally pass the current year continue to hold the CHANGE key until it passes the year 2039 and returns to the year 2000 then press CHANGE until the correct year is announced NOTE Caller ID provides the time and date Set the year so that the day of the week can be calculated from the Caller ID information After you set the time once it will thereafter be set automatically with incoming Caller ID informa tion The time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local telephone company see page 5 29 TIME SET SETUP CHANGE REC MEMO EAN Press to stop Elapsed recording recording time in seconds 1 gt SETUP Che Announcement press PLAY or press RECORD To continue setup press SETUP 2 C om PLAY STOP lt Plays announcement previously recorded 2 gt REC MEMO qi Record after the tone press STOP when you re done 3 Speak into microphone Oly ANSWER DELETE ON OFF REPEAT SKIP 0000 ANSWERING Microphone 4 CF om PLAY STOP qi Announcement is played back Answering System Operation Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system The phone is pre programmed with announcements for normal Answer and Record mode and for Announcement Only mode see page 31 If the phone is set u
42. he screen will display XX MISSED CALLS instead of RINGER OFF Set cordless handset display date and time Press MENU to begin programming 2 i or Q until the screen displays DATE IME 3 Press SELECT to view or change date and time 4 Press O or Q to start changing month in the date and time line at the bottom of the display then press SELECT 5 Repeat Step 4 to set day hour minute and AM PM 6 Press SELECT to save selection and exit NOTE You can choose to set the time manually or you can allow it to be 0 set automatically with incoming Caller ID information The time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local telephone company see page 5 The date and time for the answering machine need to be set separately see page 29 10 DIAL MODE TUNE CLEAR YES LANGUAGE Telephone Operation Cordless handset programming Choose dial mode The dial mode defaults to TONE If you do not have touch tone service you ll need to change the setting to pulse by following these steps Press MENU to begin programming 2 Press O or until the screen displays IAL MODE and the current setting 3 Press SELECT to start changing current setting 4 Press O or Q to display TONE or PULSE 5 Press SELECT to choose displayed dial mode and exit Clear Voice Mail for all cordless handsets If you subscribe to voice
43. his reason you should not think of cordless phone conversa tions as being as private as those on corded phones e Electrical Power The base unit of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the base unit is unplugged or switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted e Potential TV Interference Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference do not place the base unit of the cordless telephone near or on top ofa TV or VCR If interference is experienced moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference e Rechargeable Batteries This product contains either Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger e Nickel Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries Must be recycled or disposed of properly Do not dispose of them in household garbage Do not burn or puncture Like other batteries of this type if burned or punctured they could release caustic material which could cause injury G The
44. ill not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To ensure safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria The cordless handset may be safely held against the ear of the user The base unit shall be installed and used such that parts of the user s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches or more If you choose to use a clipping device please make sure to only use the supplied AT amp T belt clip 49 Appendix Limited Warranty The AT amp T brands are used under license Any repair replacement or warranty ser vice and all questions about this pr
45. in the message window memory is full You will have to delete some messages before new ones can be recored NOTE New unheard messag es cannot be deleted Answering System Operation Message playback Press PLAY STOP to hear messages The system announces the number of messages then begins play back If you have new messages you will hear only the new messages oldest first If there are no new messages the system will play back all messages oldest first Announcements e When playback begins you will hear the total number of messages e Before each message you will hear the day and time it was received e After the last message you will hear End of mes sages If the system has less than 5 minutes of recording time left you will hear time remaining Options during playback e Press VOLUME button to adjust speaker volume e Press SKIP to skip to next message or hold down to speed up message playback e Press REPEAT to repeat message currently playing Press twice to hear previous message or hold down to slow message playback e Press DELETE to delete message being played back e Press PLAY STOP to stop playback To delete all messages To delete all messages press and hold DELETE while the phone is idle not during a call or during message playback 33 ANSWE DELETE ON OFF REPEAT R IP _ a P P 9 D Elapsed Press PLAY recording time STOP to stop in se
46. install this phone in the same outlet or near the microwave oven 42 Appendix Troubleshooting The charge light is off My Caller ID isn t working System does not receive CID or System does not display CID during Call Waiting Common cure for electronic equipment If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector plug the phone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your telephone base to a higher location The phone will have better reception when not installed in a low area If the other phones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local tele phone company charges may apply Clean the cordless handset and base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and base to reset Your phone might be malfunctioning Please refer to the Warranty section of this user s manual for further instruction Caller ID is a subscription service You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your phone Your caller must be cal
47. ith regular Caller ID service and you can use this product s other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service There are fees for Caller ID services and they may not be available in all areas Depending on your service you may see the caller s number or the caller s name and number This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment The time and date are sent by the service provider along with the call information Copyright 2006 Advanced American Telephones All Rights Reserved AT amp T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT amp T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephones You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone See page 7 for easy instructions For customer service or product information visit our web site at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada call 1 866 288 4268 CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the tele phone read and follow these instructions carefully e Use only Replacement Battery 3301 SKU 91076 Part Number 80 5071 00 00 e 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 disposal instructions e Do not open or mutilate the battery Released elec
48. l Waiting service or e you currently do not have any Caller ID or Call Waiting services You can use this telephone with regu lar Caller ID service and you can use its other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service There may be fees for these services and they may not be available in all areas Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment See Caller ID Operation on page 22 for more details about how these fea tures work Battery Pack for Cordless Handset Use only the supplied rechargeable battery pack or AT amp T replacement battery model 3301 SKU 91076 Part Number 80 5071 00 00 Telephone Operating Range The cordless telephone handset oper ates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC This cordless handset and the telephone base unit can communicate over only a certain distance which can vary with the locations of the base unit and the cordless handset the weather and the construction of your home or office If there is an incoming call but the cordless handset is out of range the cordless handset might not ring or if it does ring the call might not connect well when PHONE is pressed Move closer to the base then press PHONE to answer the call If you move out of range during a tele phon
49. lection and exit SETUP NOTE Press and hold CHANGE to advance the remote access code number by 10 Answering System Operation Changing feature options You can change how the answering system operates Press SETUP repeatedly to hear each feature Press CHANGE when you hear the feature you want to modify Feature options System announces Announcement Press PLAY or press RECORD To continue setup press SETUP Options record announcement Remote access code To change the setting press CHANGE Options enter 2 digit code 19 Message alert To change the set ting press CHANGE Options On Off Announcement only record no messages To change the setting press CHANGE Options On Off Base ringer To change the set ting press CHANGE Options On Off Number of rings To change the setting press CHANGE Options 2 4 6 Toll Saver Default settings underlined Feature description Press REC MEMO to record your outgoing announcement see page 30 Press STOP to stop recording Enter a two digit number 10 99 for remote access from another phone see page 36 When on the telephone beeps every 10 seconds when you have new messages When on callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages see page 31 Choose this option to turn the base ringer on or off does not affect cordless handset Choose number of rings before the system answers
50. ling from an area that supports caller ID Both you and your caller s telephone companies must use caller ID compatible equipment Make sure you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting features ser vices provided by your local telephone company Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally try putting the cordless handset in its base If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed Disconnect the power to the base Disconnect the cordless handset battery and spare battery if appli cable Wait a few minutes Connect power to the base Re install the battery pack and place the cordless handset into the base Wait for the cordless handset to re establish its connection with the base To be safe allow up to one minute for this to take place 43 Appendix Troubleshooting Incomplete messages Difficulty hear ing messages System does not answer after correct number of rings CL flashes in message window System does not respond to remote commands System does not record message Announcement message is not clear If a caller leaves a very long message part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after 4 minutes If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds the system stops
51. ll backward display older calls or O to scroll forward display newer calls The highest call number is the most recent call received To return a call Press PHONE or SPEAKER to call the number currently displayed see page 25 for important dialing options Other options Press SELECT at any Caller ID screen to see options Dial or Program see pages 25 27 New and Old calls Each Caller ID entry in the call log will be designated NEW until you have reviewed the call After a call has been reviewed it will be designated as OLD 24 1 CF cD PAT JOHNSON g08 555 0100 8 12 10 06 03 2 CF PHONE PHONE ON 00 40 9085550100 1 CF cw PAT JOHNSON 908 555 0100 5 12 10 0603 2 C7 O PAT JOHNSON 555 0100 5 12 10 06 03 3 CF PHONE PHONE ON 00 10 5550100 Caller ID Operation To dial a call log entry When any Caller ID screen is displayed press PHONE or SPEAKER or press SELECT then Q and SELECT to dial the number exactly as it appears on the screen Dialing options Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls If the number displayed is not in the correct format you can change how it is dialed Press repeatedly to see dialing options With each button press a new option will be displayed Press
52. lock setting then announces To begin setting the clock press TIME SET then press CHANGE to change the setting or press TIME SET to continue 2 CP Press TIME SET 3 CP Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct day then press TIME SET 4 CP Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct hour then press TIME SET 5 CP Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct minute then press TIME SET 6 gt Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct year then press TIME SET The system announces the current clock setting Answering System Operation Day and time announcements To set day and time Before playing each message the answering system announces the day and time the message was received Before using the answering system you should follow the steps on the left to set the day time and year so messages are dated correctly If you subscribe to Caller ID service the day and time will be set automatically in which case you only need to set the year The system uses voice prompts to guide you Each time you press CHANGE the day hour minute or year advances by one When you hear the correct setting press TIME SET to move to the next setting To check day and time You can press TIME SET at any time to hear the current day and time without changing it NOTE Press and hold CHANGE to advance the minute or year by incre ments of 10 the year can be set
53. ly five Speed Dial entries then up to 25 entries can be stored in the Directory If there are already 30 entries in the Directory no new Directory and Speed Dial entries can be stored in memory until some of the existing ones are deleted To enter a Speed Dial number Press MENU to begin programming Press to display SPEED DIAL Press SELECT Press dial pad to choose speed dial location 1 9 Enter a name up to I 5 characters see page 18 then press SELECT 6 Enter a telephone number up to 24 digits see page 19 then press SELECT 7 Choose distinctive ringing yes or no by pressing A or W If you choose Yes and if you have Caller ID service a different ringing style will alert you when this person calls 8 Press SELECT to store the number You will hear a confirmation tone To call a Speed Dial number To use speed dialing press and hold a dial pad button 1 9 to display the number and name stored in that speed dial location then press PHONE or SPEAKER to dial To edit or delete a Speed Dial number Press and hold a dial pad button 1 9 to oO the entry you want Press SELECT then press or until the option you want is displayed see page 21 NOTE If all memory locations are in use an error tone will sound when you attempt to enter a number This means the memory is full and you will not be able to store a new number To enter a name until you delete an existing one Use the dial
54. n trip over any line or power cords Protect cords from damage or abrasion If this product does not operate normally read Troubleshooting in the user s manual If you cannot solve the problem or if the product is damaged refer to the Limited Warranty Do not open this product except as may be directed in your user s manual Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks e If this product has user replaceable batteries replace batteries only as described in your user s manual Do not burn or puncture batteries they contain caustic chemicals e If this product has a three prong grounding plug or a polarized plug with one wide prong it may not fit in non polarized outlets Do not defeat the purpose of these plugs If they do not fit in your outlet the outlet should be replaced by an electrician CAUTION Use only the power adapter provided with this product To obtain a replacement call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada call 1 866 288 4268 45 Appendix Important Safety Instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones e Privacy The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the cordless hand set by radio waves so there is a possibility that your cordless phone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset For t
55. oduct should be directed to Advanced American Telephones 800 222 3111 or www telephones att com In Canada call 866 288 4268 What does this limited warranty cover The manufacturer of this AT amp I branded product Advanced American Telephones AAT warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase CONSUMER or YOU that the product and all accessories provided by AAT in the sales package PRODUCT are free from material defects in material and workmanship pursu ant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America 2 What will AAT do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period MATERIALLY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT During the limited warranty period AAT s authorized service representative will repair or replace at AAT s option without charge a Materially Defective Product If AAT repairs this product AAT may use new or refurbished replacement parts If AAT chooses to replace this product AAT may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design AAT will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition AAT will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of Product at AAT
56. ould normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See Installation Instructions in the user s manual The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US in the product identifier e g if is 03 the REN is 0 3 In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less For more information please contact your local telephone company This equipment may not be used with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dial ing equipment connected to your telephone line ensure the connection of this equip ment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer If this equipment is malfunctioning it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone com pany may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not practical
57. p to record messages Announcement Only mode is turned off the phone answers calls with a pre recorded announcement that says Hello Please leave a message after the tone You can use this announce ment or replace it with a recording of your own voice see the following steps To record your outgoing announcement Press SETUP until you hear Announcement Press PLAY or press RECORD To continue setup press SETUP Then press REC MEMO and begin speaking after you hear Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done Speak facing the telephone base from about nine inches away Press PLAY STOP when you are done Elapsed time in seconds will be shown in the message window as you record You can record an announce ment up to 90 seconds long Announcements less than three seconds long will not be recorded To delete your outgoing announcement Press SETUP until you hear Announcement Press PLAY or press RECORD To continue setup press SETUP Then press PLAY STOP to begin playback Press DELETE during playback to delete your announce ment When your announcement is deleted calls will be answered with the pre programmed announcement described above 30 TIME SET SETUP CHANGE REC MEMO gt A is displayed when Announcement Only is activated 1 gt gt SETUP qi Announcement only record no messages To change the setting press CHANGE 2 gt CHANGE qe ore 3
58. pad and the chart below to enter a name up to I5 characters Each press of a particular key 1 7 MENU causes characters to be displayed in the following order DIRECTORY 2 gt SELECT ENTER NAME 3 7 laa D B PAT JOHNSON Options while entering names e Press the button to move the cursor to the right Press twice to enter a space e Press to erase letters if you make a mistake Press repeatedly to enter an ampersand amp apostrophe comma hyphen period or pound sign When finished press SELECT 4 gt SELECT ENTER NUMGER gt DDD 5 DPA 6 gt SELECT ISTINCT RING N 55567189 7 gt SELECT Directory Entering numbers into directory To enter a number Use the dial pad to enter up to 24 digits When the number is complete press SELECT Options while entering numbers e Press to erase digits if you make a mistake e Press PAUSE to enter a 4 second dialing pause To assign a distinctive ring Press O or to select Y yes or N no If you choose Yes and if you have Caller ID service a differ ent ringing style will alert you when this person calls Press SELECT to choose the option displayed Y or N and store this entry in the directory A B appears in the display of each entry that has been assigned a distinctive ring 1 Cr O nr DIRECTORY 2 C7 ADAM 5551234 To
59. place wireless phones directly over the pacemaker such as in a breast pocket when it is turned ON e Should use the wireless phone at the ear opposite the pacemaker WTR s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless phones Especially About Telephones Answering Systems Two Way Recording This unit does not sound warning beeps to let the other party know that the call is being recorded To ensure that you are in compliance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone call you should start the recording process and then inform the other party that you are recording the call SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 47 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require ments adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains among other things a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ T XXXX This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the tele phone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also com pliant An RJ I jack sh
60. r cordless handset does not change 22 Caller ID Operation About names Names of callers will be displayed only if this informa tion is provided by your local telephone company PAT JOHNSU g08 555 0100U 8 12 Io E If the telephone number of the person calling exactly matches a number in your directory the name that appears on the screen will match the name that you entered into your directory Example If Christine Smith calls her name will appear as CHRIS if this is how you entered it into your direc tory NOTE The number shown by your caller ID will be in the format sent by the phone company The phone company usually delivers ten digit phone numbers area code plus phone number If the telephone num ber of the person calling does not exactly match a number in your directory the name will appear as delivered by the phone company For example if the phone company includes the area code and the directory number does not the name will appear as delivered by the phone company 0000 DEL PAUSE SPEAKER There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons On Screen Message Reason PRIVATE NAME Caller prefers to remain anonymous PRIVATE CALLER Caller name and telephone number not revealed at caller s request UNKNOWN NAME Your local telephone company is unable to determine the caller s name UNKNOWN CALL
61. recording and disconnects the call If the system s memory becomes full during a message the system stops recording and disconnects the call If the the caller s voice is very soft the system may stop recording and disconnects the call Press VOLUME to increase speaker volume Remove any stickers that may have come on your telephone base and or handset when you purchased it they may be obstructing your messages when you play them Make sure that the answering system is on see page 28 If Toll Saver is activated the number of rings changes to 2 when you have new messages waiting See page 32 In some cases the system may be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company If the memory is full or the system is off the system will answer after 10 rings You need to reset the answering system clock see page 29 Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly see page 36 Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone When you dial a number you should hear tones If you hear clicks the phone is nota touch tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system The answering system may not detect the remote access code while your announcement is playing Try waiting until the announcement is over before entering the code There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using Press dial pad buttons firmly Make sure answering system is on see page 28 Make sure
62. same problem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local tele phone company charges may apply Test a working phone at the phone jack If another phone has the same problem the problem is the phone jack Contact your local telephone company charges may apply Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away as possible from elec tronic devices wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal comput ers kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord Re install the battery pack and place cordless handset in base cra dle Wait for the cordless handset to re establish its connection with the base To be safe allow up to one minute for this to take place Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated Other electronic products can cause interference with your cord less phone Try installing your phone as far away from the following electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone It is nor mal to experience static on your phone while the microwave oven is operating Do not
63. t can be on a call at a time If another cordless handset attempts to join a call its screen will display OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE 2 Use the speakerphone feature if more than one person in your household wishes to be on an active call at the same time Or use the call transfer feature see page 15 to transfer an active call from one system handset to another Redial NOTE This will only turn off the cordless handset ringer temporarily that the OFF key was pressed on Other cordless handsets and telephone base will continue to ring normally Telephone Operation Basic cordless handset operation 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 or place the cordless handset back in the base or charger to hang up To preview numbers before dialing enter numbers first then press PHONE or SPEAKER to dial Press Q 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 NOTE The elapsed time format is in minutes and seconds MM S9 until one hour has elapsed then it will change to hours minutes and seconds H MM SS Pressing FLASH to access service from your local telephone service provider will not affect the elapsed time The elapsed time will not be carried over to the o
64. ther cordless handset on a transferred call Hands free speakerphone calls To answer a call press SPEAKER To make a call press SPEAKER then dial a number During a call you can press SPEAKER to toggle between hands free speakerphone and normal cordless handset use Press OFF to hang up Last number redial Press REDIAL on the cordless handset to display the last number called up to 32 digits To dial the number displayed press PHONE or SPEAKER Or after pressing PHONE or SPEAKER press REDIAL to call the last num ber dialed To delete this number press REDIAL twice when the phone is not in use This will clear the redial memory and leave it blank Temporary ringer silencing Press OFF while the phone is ringing to temporarily turn off the ringer The next phone call will ring normally You can answer the call or let the caller leave a message This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call If your answering system is on the caller will be asked to leave a message Telephone Operation Base operation Handset Locator Press to page all cordless handsets for up to 60 seconds Press again press OFF on cordless handset or place cord less handset in the base to cancel the page NOTE Pressing OFF on any cordless handset will cancel the page on that cordless handset but will not cancel the page NOTE If one of the cordless handsets is charging in the base
65. to charge the battery qi Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Error tone current operation has been 5 quick beeps unsuccessful try again qi Beeeeeeeeep Confirmation tone current operation has 1long beep been successfully completed qi Beeeeeeeeep Message Alert at the telephone base One beep every 10 seconds you have new message Cc SPEAKER Indicator lights ANSWER ON OFF TIME SET SETUP CHANGE REC MEMO On when answering system is on and ready to receive calls JAR CHARGE IN USE Flashes when one of the cordless handsets is in use On when handset is positioned so its battery can charge Flashes during an incoming call s ringing HANDSET LOCATOR DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM SPEAKER On when speakerphone is in use CHARGE On when handset is positioned so its battery can charge 38 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone please try the suggestions below For Customer Service visit our web site at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada call 866 288 4268 My phone doesn t work at all I cannot get a dial tone I cannot dial out Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in Make sure that the battery wire is securely plugged into the cordless handset Make sure the telephone line cord is securely plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack Charge the b
66. to display call log entries see page 24 While entering names or numbers press to delete last character entered ODIR While in menus press to scoll up When phone is not in use press to display directory entries see page 20 While entering names press to advance the cursor to the next space SPEAKER Press to activate cordless handset speakerphone Press again to resume normal cordless handset use see page 12 CHAN DEL During a call press to switch to another channel if the call is noisy or unclear see page 14 Press to delete displayed Caller ID entry see page 26 While phone is not in use press and hold to delete all Caller ID entries see page 26 U2 MISSED CALLS 8 12 10 056 Date Time MENU SEL TRANSFER Press to display menu or to store a programming option see pages 10 11 During a call press to transfer a call see page 15 OFF During a call press to hang up During programming press to exit without making changes see pages 10 11 MUTE During a call press to mute microphone see page 14 REDIAL PAUSE Press to display last number called see page 12 While dialing or entering numbers into your directory press to insert a 4 sec ond dialing pause see page 19 Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base e eeeeee 0 e o o e e o e o LERRRRE R eeeeeeeeeeeee 6 eee0008080808080806060680 e eee
67. trolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed e Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit do not allow conductive materials such as rings bracelets or keys to touch the battery The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm e Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accor dance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual e Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger Do not disassemble your telephone There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer for servicing to qualified service personnel User Manual 2 4 GHz Cordless Telephone Answering System E2727B with Caller ID amp Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started To delete call log entries 26 Quick reference guide 2 To add entries to phone directory 27 Parts checklist ccc sccesceseeeeeoeee 4 Before you begin oes cerestgcetecentcere cee 5 Answering System Operation Telephone base installation 6 Message capacity OE E O A 28 Battery installation amp charging 7 Day and AE aNNOUNCEMICMES spss 29 Wall mounting ie cect scorers ececctecntes 8 Outgoing announcements 30 Belt clip amp optional headset 4 9 Announcement Only mode 3l Changing feature options 32 Tel

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