AT&T E2116 User manual

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User Manual
2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone E2116
with Caller ID & Call Waiting

Congratulations on your purchase
of this AT&T product.
Before using this telephone system, please
read Important Safety Instructions in the
Appendix of this manual.
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Model No.: AT&T E2116
Product Name: 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone
Serial No.: SN:
(found at the bottom of the base unit)
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Depending on your service subscription, 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.
Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting
Copyright © 2005 Advanced American Telephones.All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp.,
licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
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’s calling before you
answer the phone, even when you’re on another call.
You may need to change your phone service to use this
feature. Contact your phone service provider if:
• You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate ser-
vices (you may need combined service).
• You have only Caller ID service, or only Call Waiting service.
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.
You can use this product with regular Caller ID service, 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.
IMPORTANT

Copyright © 2005 Advanced American Telephones.All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp.,
licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
STOP! See page 7
for easy instructions.
You must install and
charge the battery before
using the telephone.
Please also read
Important Product Information
on page 32.
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 telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:
• Use only replacement battery model 3301(Part number 80-5071-00-00 or
AT&T SKU 23403).
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, it could explode. Check with local codes
for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
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 with
conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.The battery or conduc-
tor may overheat and cause harm.
• Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
• 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.

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User Manual
2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone E2116
with Caller ID & Call Waiting
Getting Started
Quick reference guide........................ 2
Parts checklist ...................................... 4
Before you begin.................................. 5
Telephone base installation................ 6
Battery installation & charging.......... 7
Wall mounting ...................................... 8
Belt clip & optional headset .............. 9
Telephone Operation
Handset Operation ...........................10
Handset Settings ................................12
Base Operation..................................13
Messages Waiting ...............................14
Speed Dial ...........................................16
Directory
Store/Edit an entry............................19
Delete/Move an entry to Speed Dial
................................................................20
Dial a number from the Directory ...20
Caller ID Log
How Caller ID works .......................21
To review the call log........................23
Appendix
Troubleshooting .................................28
Important Product Information ..... 33
Save /these Instructionsn ................. 34
FCC Part 68 and ACTA .... ...............36
FCC Part 15 ....................................... 37
Limited Warranty .............................. 38
Technical Specifications .................... 41
Table of contents

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OFF
While on a call, press to temporarily
mute the ringer. While using menus,
press to cancel an operation, back up,
or exit the menu display.
When ringing, press to temporarily mute
the ringer.
Redial/Pause
Press to view redial memory.
While entering numbers, press and hold
to insert a dialing pause.
CID
While on a call, press to lower the
volume. A double beep will sound when
you reach the lowest setting.
While the phone is not in use, press to
display caller ID information.
While entering names or numbers into
memory, press to delete last character
entered.
SPEAKER
Press to activate handset speakerphone.
Press again to resume normal handset use
(earpiece).
DIR
While on a call, press to increase the
volume. A double beep will sound when
you reach the highest setting.
While the phone is not in use, press to
display directory entries.
While entering names or numbers, press
to add a space.
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call or dial the
number (use to backspace and make
corrections), then press PHONE to call.
During a call, press to put current call on
hold and receive an incoming call, if call
waiting service is subscribed.
MUTE
While on a call, press to mute micro-
phone.
CHAN/DEL
While on a call, press CHAN to switch to
a different channel for better reception.
When viewing the call log, press to
delete the current record. While handset
is in idle mode, press and hold to delete
all records in the call log.
Handset
Feature menu
DIRECTORY
Press or to scroll
through menu items.
Press SELECT to select or
modify a highlighted item.
Press OFF to cancel an
operation, return to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
Press to display menu, or to select high-
lighted item from menu.
Quick reference guide
Getting Started
Feature Menu
DIRECTORY.................See page 19
SPEED DIAL.................See page 16
RINGER TYPE..............See page 12
RINGER VOLUME........See page 12
DATE/TIME...................See page 12
DIAL MODE..................See page 12
MESSAGE WAITING....See page 12
LANGUAGE..................See page 12
MENU
SELECT
MENU
SELECT

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Getting Started
Telephone Base
Handset Locator
Press to page the handset.
Press again, press OFF on handset, or place
handset in the base to cancel the page.
Charge/In Use
Flashes slowly when the handset is in use.
Glows steadily when the handset is charging in its base.
Flashes in cadence with incoming ringing.
New Voicemail
If you subscribe to telephone company voicemail with a visual message
waiting signal, this light flashes, and MESSAGE WAITING displays
on the handset screen when you have voicemail waiting.
Quick reference guide

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Getting Started
Parts checklist
Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to ship
your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes
the following:
a. Telephone base b. Telephone handset c. Power adaptor
e. Belt clip f. Telephone line cord
d. Wall mount bracket
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g. Battery pack
a. Telephone base
b. Telephone handset
c. Power adaptor
d. Wall mount bracket
e. Belt clip
f. Telephone line cord
g. Battery pack

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Getting Started
Before you begin
About Caller Identification
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 fea-
tures require services provided by your
local telephone company.
Contact your telephone service pro-
vider if:
• You have both Caller ID and Call
Waiting, but as separate services
(you may need combined service)
• You have only Caller ID service, or
only Call Waiting service
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller
ID or Call Waiting services.
You can use this phone with regular
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, on page 20, for more
details about how these features work.
Telephone operating range
This cordless telephone operates within
the maximum power allowed by the
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). Even so, this handset and base
can only communicate over a certain
distance — which can vary with the
locations of the base and handset, the
weather, and the construction of your
home or office.
If there is a call while the handset
is out of range, the handset might
not ring — or if it does ring, the call
might not connect well when you press
PHONE. Move closer to the base, then
press PHONE to answer the call.
If the handset moves out of range
during a phone conversation, there
may be interference on the line.To
improve reception, move closer to the
base.
If you move out of range without
pressing OFF, your phone will be left
off the hook.To hang up properly, walk
back toward the telephone base, peri-
odically pressing OFF until the call is
disconnected.
Note: For better reception while on the line,
press CHAN/DEL button until all interference is elimi-
nated.

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Getting Started
NOTE: Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1-800-222–3111 in
the U.S. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Telephone base installation
Plug power adaptor
into electrical outlet.
Plug telephone
line cord into
telephone jack.
Install the telephone base as
shown below.
IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF
YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:
1. Choose a central location for your base unit.
2. Install your base unit and extension handsets away
from electronic equipment, such as personal com-
puters, television sets and microwave ovens.
3. In locations where there are multiple cordless
telephones, separate the base units as far away as
possible.
4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat
sources and sunlight.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

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Getting Started
Battery installation & charging
After battery installation, place the handsets in the base unit or charger and allow to
charge for at least 16 hours before use.You can keep the batteries charged by returning
the handsets to the base unit or charger after each use. Recharging of a fully depleted bat-
tery may take up to 14 hours.A fully charged battery could provide up to 5 hours of talk
time, or 8 days of standby time.Actual battery life depends on usage condition and age of
battery.
Insert supplied bat-
tery. Ensure the plug
on the battery pack is
securely inserted into
the socket of the com-
partment according
to the colour-coded
label.
Place handset in base or charger
to charge for at least 16 hours
before first use.
Plug charger power
cord into jack on under-
side of charger, then
plug power adaptor into
electrical outlet.
Low battery indicator.
Return handset to base
or charger to recharge
when this symbol flashes.
(Handset will beep when
battery is low.)
Caution: Use only the supplied
rechargeable battery or AT&T
replacement battery model 3301 (SKU
23403, Part number 80-5071-00-00).
Press tab to open
battery compartment.
Replace compartment cover.
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Getting Started
Wall mounting
The line cord of the base unit can be plugged into any standard wall-phone outlet as
shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment such as personal com-
puters, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
Plug power adaptor
into electrical outlet.
Connect cords as shown on page 6, then press and slide the cords
down firmly so the base is held securely on outlet mounting pegs.
Plug telephone line
cord into telephone jack.
Clip wall-mount bracket
securely into notches on
underside of base.
Install the line cord as
shown in the diagram.

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Belt clip & optional headset
Install belt clip as shown below if desired.
For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset
(available separately). For best result, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.
Snap belt clip into notches on
side of handset. Rotate and pull
to remove.
Plug 2.5 mm headset
into jack on side of
handset (beneath
small rubber cap).
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Handset Operation
Making a Call
Press PHONE (A) or SPEAKER (B), then dial the number.
-OR-
Dial the number (use to backspace and make correc-
tions), then press PHONE (A) or SPEAKER (B) to call.
Call Waiting
During a call, press FLASH (A) to receive the new incom-
ing call if call waiting is activated.
Channel
Press CHAN (C) to switch to a clear channel without
interference while on a call.
Deleting
When viewing the call log, press DEL (C) to delete the
current record displayed.While the handset is in idle
mode, press and hold to delete all records in the call log.
Answer a Call
Press any key (except OFF) to answer a call.
/CID and /DIR
/CID (D)
• While on a call, press to lower the volume.A double
beep will sound when you reach the lowest setting.
• While the phone is not in use, press to display caller
ID information.
• While entering names or numbers into memory,
press to delete the last character entered.
/DIR (E)
• While on a call, press to increase the volume.A
double beep will sound when you reach the highest
setting.
• While the phone is not in use, press to display direc-
tory entries.
• While entering names or numbers, press to add a
space.
D
A
Flash
E
B
C
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Telephone Operation
Handset Operation
MENU/SELECT
Press (A) to display menu, or to select highlighted item
from menu.
Off
During a call, press (B) to hang up.
While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up,
or exit the menu display.
Press OFF (B) to temporarily mute the ringer during an
incoming call.
Redial/Pause
Press (C) to view redial memory.While entering numbers,
press and hold to insert a dialing pause. Press REDIAL/
PAUSE (C) to display the last telephone number (up to 32
digits) dialed from the handset, then press PHONE (H) or
SPEAKER (E) to dial that number again.
Speaker
To answer a call, press SPEAKER (E).To make a call, press
SPEAKER (E), then dial a number.
During a call, press SPEAKER (E) to toggle between the
hands-free speakerphone and regular handset use.
Press OFF (B) to hang up.
Mute
Press MUTE (F) to silence the microphone so that the
caller could not hear your conversation with a third
party, but you can still hear the caller. Press MUTE (F)
again to resume your telephone conversation normally.
To n e
If you have pulse dial (rotary) service, you can switch to
touch tone dialing during a call by pressing TONE * (G).
This can be useful when sending tone signals for access
to answering systems or long distance services.
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C
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Handset Settings
From the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works.
Press MENU
SELECT, then use the and buttons to scroll to the feature to be changed. Press
OFF anytime to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu
display.
Ringer Type
The Ringer Type allows you to choose one of 4 ringer tones for incoming calls or
intercom calls. Use the or buttons to sample each ringer tone, then press MENU
SELECT to
select the appropriate one.
Ringer Volume
Set the default ring volume level (1-3), or turn the ringer off. Use the or buttons
to same each volume level, then press MENU
SELECT to select the appropriate one.
Date/Time
This feature sets the date and time on the LCD display of the handset. Press MENU
SELECT to
enter the menu. Press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press MENU
SELECT to set the date
and time. Use the or buttons to change the month, then press MENU
SELECT to set the
date, the hour, the minute, and AM/PM accordingly.
Dial Mode
This feature allows you to choose tone dial or pulse dial. Change to PULSE dial only if
you do not have tone-dial service in your area. Use the or buttons to select TONE
or PULSE, then press SELECT to save your preference.
Message Waiting
If you subscribe to the voicemail service provided by your local telephone company,
you will receive a text message on the handset when there is new voicemail.To manu-
ally remove the VOICEMAIL message on the display:
• Press
MENU.
• Press or until MESSAGE WAITING is displayed.
• Press SELECT.
• When asked to confirm, press to remove the indication, or press OFF to exit with-
out changing.
NOTE: This only turns off the displayed message on the handset. It does not delete your voicemail messages.
Language
The feature allows you to select the default language used in all menus and screen dis-
plays. Use the or buttons to select English or Spanish, then press SELECT to save
your preference.
Handset locator
If you misplace the handset, press HANDSET LOCATOR at the base.The handset will
beep for 60 seconds to help you locate it.To stop the beeping, press PHONE, SPEAKER,
or any dial pad button on the handset, or press HANDSET LOCATOR at the base.

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Base Operation
New Voicemail
If you subscribe to the voice mail service with a visual
message waiting signal from your telephone company, this
light flashes, and MESSAGE WAITING is displayed on the
screen of the handset when there is voicemail waiting.
Handset Locator
Press to page the handset. Press again, press OFF on
handset, or place handset in the base to cancel the page.
Charge/In use Indicator
• Flashes slowly when the handset is in use.
• Glows steadily when the handset is charging in its
base.
• Flashes in cadence with an incoming ringing.

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Messages
Message Waiting
Your phone is designed to work with most local and
regional telephone service providers’ voice messaging
systems, providing alerts on both the handset and base
unit when new messages come in.
Voice messaging is a subscription service available
through most service providers for a monthly fee.
Contact your local telephone company for more
information.
When a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox,
the MESSAGE WAITING light on the base unit will flash.
In addition, the handset will display “MESSAGE WAITING”
with the date and the time of the incoming call.
Clear Message Waiting Alert
After you review your message(s) if the message waiting
alert does not go off, you may manually turn it off.
•Press
MENU
SELECT to activate the menu.
•Press or until the screen displays MESSAGE
WAITING.
•Press SELECT, the screen displays: CLEAR ? YES
•Press or to select YES or NO.
•Press SELECT to confirm the desired setting.
A confirmation tone will sound.
MESSAGE WAITING
5/01 5:40 PM
CLEAR? YES

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Messages
Display Screen Messages
Screen Display: When:
** RINGING **
CONNECTING...
PHONE ON
MESSAGE WAITING
** PAGING **
NEEDS RECHARG-
ING
SCANNING...
CAN’T CONNECT
RINGER OFF
MUTE
SPEAKER
There is a call coming in.
The handset is waiting for a dial tone.
The handset is in use.
There is have new voicemail.
The base is paging the handset.
The battery needs to be recharged.
The handset is changing to one of the 30
channels for better reception.
Displays when base power is off and
PHONE is pressed. You’ll also hear an
error tone.
Displays when an out-of-range dial fails
to connect.
The handset ringer is turned off.
The microphone on the handset is muted.
The handset is in SPEAKERPHONE
mode.

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Speed Dial
Your phone can store up to nine telephone numbers with
names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each loca-
tion) into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1
through 9).You can also store telephone numbers with
names alphabetically in the directory. See Tele phone
Directory for instructions.
Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial
•Press MENU / SELECT on the handset.
•Press or until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.
•Press SELECT.The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
•Press the desired key (1 through 9) for the memory
location to store this entry.The screen displays
ENTER NAME.
•Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for
the name you are storing with the number. Use to
backspace and make corrections; use to advance
and add a space.
NOTE: The entries stored in speed dial memory will be marked as 01
through 09 in the telephone directory. Press OFF anytime to exit the speed
dial mode. When the memory is full, the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an
error tone sounds, and you cannot store any new number until you delete
a record from the speed dial memory or the directory. If the location is not
empty, your new entry will be stored in place of the old and the first entry will
be deleted. Take caution not to overwrite existing entries you do not wish to
delete from memory.
Press
Dial
Key Once Twice 3 Times 4 Times 5 Times 6 Times
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2AB C 2
3D E F 3
4G H I 4
5J K L 5
6M N O 6
7P Q R S 7
8T U V 8
9W X Y Z 9
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