AT&T E2812B User manual

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User’s manual
E2812B
2.4 GHz cordless telephone/
answering system with caller
ID/call waiting

Model #: E2812B
Type: 2.4GHz cordless telephone/answering system
Serial #:
(found on the bottom of the telephone base)
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Congratulations
on purchasing your
new AT&T product.
Before using this AT&T product, please
read the Important safety instructions
on pages 53-55 of this manual.
Please thoroughly read the user’s
manual for all the feature operation
and troubleshooting information you
need to install and operate your new
AT&T product. You can also visit our
website at www.telephones.att.com
or call 1 [phone].
In Canada dial 1 [phone].
© 2007 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.
AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures,
licensed to Advanced American Telephones.

STOP! See page 7
for easy instructions.
You must install and charge
the battery before using the
telephone.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or
call 1 [phone]. In Canada dial 1 [phone].
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read
and follow these instructions carefully:
• Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model 27910, part number 89-0099-00-00)
or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or
call 1 [phone]. In Canada dial 1 [phone].
• 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.
• 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. Do not allow conductive materi-
als such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery or conductor 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 to quali-
fied service personnel for servicing.

Getting started
Quick reference guide......................2
Parts checklist......................................4
Telephone base installation...........5
Battery installation & charging............7
Installation options ............................8
Belt clip & optional headset............10
Telephone operation
Basic operation................................. 11
Options while on calls................... 13
Intercom ............................................... 15
Intercom call transfer .................... 16
Handset settings .............................. 17
Directory
Directory............................................... 22
New directory entries .................... 23
Directory search ............................... 25
To dial, edit or delete entries................27
Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation.......................... 28
To review the call log.................... 31
Answering system operation
Answering system operation...... 33
Day & time announcements ....... 34
Outgoing announcements........... 35
Changing feature options............ 36
Message playback............................ 37
Recording & playing memos............ 38
Message counter displays ........... 39
Answering system mode.............. 40
Remote access .................................. 41
Appendix
Screen icons, indicator lights
& tones................................................42
Handset display screen
messages..........................................43
Troubleshooting................................ 45
Important safety instructions..... 53
FCC Part 68 & ACTA ....................... 56
FCC Part 15......................................... 58
Limited warranty .............................. 59
Technical specifications................ 62
Index....................................................... 63
Remote access wallet card......... 65
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Table of contents
User's manual
E2812B
2.4 GHz cordless telephone/
answering system with caller
ID/call waiting

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Getting started
Feature menu
Menu
Feature menu
DIRECTORY ..............Page 22
CALL LOG................. Page 28
RINGER VOLUME.....Page 17
RINGER TONE.........Page 18
KEY TONE.................Page 18
LANGUAGE ..............Page 19
CLR VOICE MAIL....Page 20
DIAL TYPE.................Page 21
Using menus
Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR VOLUME+
to scroll through menu items.
Press MENU/SELECT to select or
modify a displayed item.
Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an
operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
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Quick reference guide
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>DIRECTORY
OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up.
While using menus, press to cancel
an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
While predialing, press to delete
digits (page 11).
MUTE/DELETE
While on a call, press to mute
microphone (page 13). While
reviewing the call log, press
to delete an individual entry,
or press and hold to clear the
caller ID log (page 32). While
entering or editing a name or
number, press to delete a char-
acter (page 24).
CID/-VOLUME
Press to scroll down while in
menus. Press to display caller
ID information (page 31). While
entering names or numbers,
press to move the cursor to the
left (page 24). Press to decrease
the listening volume while on a
call (page 13).
SPEAKER
Press to activate handset speaker-
phone. Press again to resume
normal handset use (page 11).
DIR /VOLUME+
Press to scroll up while in menus.
Press to display directory entries
(page 25). While entering names or
numbers, press to move the cursor
to the right (page 24). Press to
increase the listening volume while
on a call (page 13).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call
(page 11). During a call, press
to receive an incoming call if
call waiting is activated (page 13).
INT
Press to initiate an intercom con-
versation between handsets. Press
to transfer a call (pages 15-16).
Cordless handset MENU/SELECT
Press to display the menu. Once in
the menu, press to select an item
or save an entry or setting.
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to view redial memory (page
12). While entering numbers,
press and hold to insert a dialing
pause (page 23).

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Getting started
Quick reference guide
Telephone base
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to make handsets
beep (page 12).
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CHARGE/IN USE
• Flashes when another telephone
on the same line or one of the
handsets is in use.
• Flashes when the answering sys-
tem is answering an incoming call.
• Flashes while an incoming call is
ringing.
• On steady when the handset
is properly positioned to charge in
the telephone base.

Press to review or change
answering system options
(page 36).
Press to delete message
currently playing; press
and hold to delete all
old messages (page 37).
Press to review or record
announcement; press
again to quit (page 35).
Press to record a memo
(page 38) or after press-
ing ANNC to record an
outgoing announcement
(page 35).
Press to turn answering
system on or off (page
40).
Press to repeat mes-
sage; press twice to
play previous message
(page 37).
Press to start or stop
message playback (page
37).
Press to adjust playback
volume (page 37).
Press to skip message
(page 37).
/SKIP
VOLUME
ANSWER ON
RECORD
X/DELETE
PLAY/STOP
ANNC
CLOCK
/REPEAT
Press to review or set
clock (page 34).
SETUP
Number of messages (or
during playback, message
number currently playing).
MESSAGE COUNTER

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Getting started
Parts checklist
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship
your telephone for warranty service.
Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following:
Telephone base
with mounting
bracket installed
Power adapter for
telephone base
Telephone line cord
Cordless handsets
Batteries for cordless handsets Battery compartment covers
Belt clips for cordless
handsets
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E2812B
2.4 GHz cordless telephone/
answering system with caller
ID/call waiting

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Getting started
Telephone base installation
Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet
not connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat
surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better
reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
• Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, tel-
evision sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11) or
other cordless telephones.
• Excessive heat sources.
• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave
ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
• Excessive moisture.
• Extremely low temperatures.
• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or
work bench.

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Getting started
Telephone line cord
DSL filter
(Optional for DSL users,
see number four in the
note section below.)
1. Plug one end of the telephone
line cord into the telephone jack at
the bottom of the telephone base.
2. Plug the small end of the power
adapter into the power jack at the
bottom of the telephone base.
3. Route cords through slots.
4. Plug the large end of the power
adapter into an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
5. Plug the other end of the telephone
line cord into a telephone jack.
Telephone base installation
NOTES:
1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit
our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada dial 1 [phone].
2. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
3. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs
are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet
outlet.
4. If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and
you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features
are not functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base
and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for a DSL filter.
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Getting started
INT
Low battery indicator
Return the handset to the telephone
base or charger to recharge when
this symbol flashes. (Handset will
beep when battery is low.)
To replace the battery, press in
and downward on the tab of the
battery compartment cover to
open the battery compartment
cover. Lift out the old battery and
disconnect it from the handset.
Follow the instructions on this
page to install and charge the
new battery.
LOW BATTERY
Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model 27910, part number
89-0099-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or
call 1 [phone]. In Canada dial 1 [phone].
NOTE: Under normal
conditions, the battery
should last around one
year. This may vary depend-
ing on usage.
Battery installation & charging
After installing the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls.
For best performance, place the handsets in the telephone base or the charg-
er and charge for 16 hours before use.
You can keep the battery charged by returning the handsets to the telephone
base or the charger after use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge
takes about 12 hours. The average talk time on a fully charged battery is
about eight hours, and the standby time is approximately five days. Actual
battery life depends on usage conditions and age of battery.
3. Insert the plug as indi-
cated. Be sure to securely
insert the plug, making sure
matches the color-coded
label inside the battery com-
partment.
5. Slide the battery
compartment cover
up until it clicks.
4. Place the bat-
tery and wires
inside the com-
partment.
1. Plug the small end
of the smaller power
adapter into the jack
on the underside of the
charger, then route the
cord through the slot as
shown.
2. Plug the large end
of the smaller power
adapter into an
electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall
switch.
6. You may be able to make and receive
short calls. For best performance, place
the handset in the telephone base or
charger to charge for at least 16 hours
before first use.