AT&T E2903B User manual

User’s manual
E2903B
2.4 GHz cordless telephone
with caller ID/call waiting

Model #: E2903B
Product name: 2.4GHz cordless telephone
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 45-47 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.

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 materials
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.
STOP!

1
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................... 14
Intercom .............................................. 16
Intercom call transfer .................... 17
Settings................................................. 18
Sounds................................................... 21
Display................................................... 22
Ringer volume ................................... 24
Directory
Directory............................................... 25
New directory entries .................... 26
Directory search ............................... 28
To dial, delete or edit entries............ 30
Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation .......................... 31
To review the call log.................... 34
Appendix
Screen icons, indicator lights
& tones................................................35
Handset display screen
messages..........................................36
Troubleshooting................................ 38
Important safety instructions..... 45
FCC Part 68 & ACTA.......................48
FCC Part 15......................................... 50
Limited warranty .............................. 51
Technical specifications................ 54
Index....................................................... 55
Table of contents
User's manual
E2903B
2.4 GHz cordless telephone
with caller ID/call waiting

2
Getting started
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).
Quick reference guide
TONE
MUTE
DELETE
REDIAL
PAUSE
MUTE/DELETE/DELETE
While on a call, press to mute
microphone (page 15). While
reviewing the call log, press
to delete an individual entry,
or press and hold to clear the
caller ID log (page 34). While
entering or editing a name or
number, press to delete a char-
acter (page 27).
CID/-VOLUME
Press to scroll down while in
menus. Press to display caller
ID information (page 34). While
entering names or numbers,
press to move the cursor to the
left (page 27). Press to decrease
the listening volume while on a
call (page 14).(page 14)..
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 28). While entering names or
numbers, press to move the cursor
to the right (page 27). Press to(page 27). Press to. Press to
increase the listening volume while
on a call (page 14).(page 14)..
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 14).
INT
Press to initiate an intercom con-
versation between handsets. Press
to transfer a call (pages 16-17).
Cordless handset
Feature menu
Menu
Feature menu
DIRECTORY..................Page 25
CALL LOG....................Page 31
SETTINGS......................Page 18
SOUNDS.......................Page 21
DISPLAY........................Page 22
RINGER VOLUME......Page 24
Using menus
Press CID/-VOLUME or
DIR /VOLUME+ to scroll
through menu items.
Press MENU/SELECT to select or
modify a highlighted item.
Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an
operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
MENU/SELECT/SELECTSELECT
Press to display the menu. Once in
the menu, press to select an item
or save an entry or setting.
TONE
MUTE
DELETE
REDIAL
PAUSE
Shows a highlighted item
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to view redial memory (page
12). While entering numbers,
press and hold to insert a dialing
pause (page 26).
DIRECTORY

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Getting started
Telephone base
VOICEMAIL
Flashes when there are new voice-
mail (requires voicemail service from
your local telephone company).
CHARGE/IN USE
• On when the cordless handset is
properly positioned to charge in
the telephone base.
• Flashes during an incoming call’s
ringing.
• Flashes when the handset is in use,
or when another telephone is in
use on the same line.
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to make the handset beep
(page 13).
Quick reference guide

4
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
Cordless handsets
Belt clips for cordless handsets
Chargers for cordless handset Batteries for cordless handsets
Power adapter
for telephone
base
Power adapters for
handset charger
Telephone line cord
Battery compartment covers
User's manual Quick start guide
TONE
MUTE
DELETE
REDIAL
PAUSE
TONE
MUTE
DELETE
REDIAL
PAUSE
User’s manual
E2903B
2.4 GHz cordless telephone
with caller ID/call waiting
Quick start guide
E2903B
2.4 GHz cordless telephone
with caller ID/call waiting
TONE
MUTE
DELETE
REDIAL
PAUSE

5
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 temperature.
• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or
work bench.

6
Getting started
Telephone line cord
DSL filter
(Optional for DSL users,
see number four in the
note section below.)
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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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.

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Getting started
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.
TONE
MUTE
DELETE
REDIAL
PAUSE
3. Insert the plug as
indicated. Be sure to
securely insert the
plug, making sure that
it matches the color-
coded label inside the
battery compartment.
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.
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].
To replace the battery, press
in and downward on the tab
of the battery compartment
to open the battery compart-
ment cover. Lift out the old
battery and disconnect it from
the handset. Follow the instruc-
tions on this page to install and
charge the new battery.
5. Slide the
battery com-
partment cover
up until it
clicks.
Low battery indicator
Return the handset to the
telephone base or charger
to recharge when this sym-
bol flashes. (Handset will
beep when battery is low.)
4. Place the
battery pack
and wires
inside the
compartment.
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.
LOW BATTERY
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the
battery should last around one year.
This may vary depending on usage.