AT&T EL41108 User manual

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User’s manual
EL41108
5.8 GHz cordless
telephone with caller
ID/call waiting

Model #: EL41108
Type: 5.8GHz cordless telephone
Serial #:
(found on the bottom of the telephone base)
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the
bottom of the telephone base.
Congratulations
on purchasing your
new AT&T product.
Before using this AT&T product, please
read the Important safety instructions
on pages 38-40 of this manual.
Please thoroughly read the user’s
manual for all the feature operations
and troubleshooting information necessary 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(866) 288-4268.
© 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.
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset
or base display - remove it before use.
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 2422
(SKU 23402, part number 89-0047-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replace-
ment 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 qualified service personnel for servicing.
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Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items, save your sales receipt and origi-
nal packing in the event warranty service is necessary.
Telephone base Battery for cordless handset
Power adapter for telephone base Telephone line cord
Battery compartment door
Cordless handsetUser's manual Quick start guide
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User’s manual
EL41108
5.8 GHz cordless
telephone with caller
ID/call waiting
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Quick start guide
EL41108
5.8 GHz cordless
telephone with caller
ID/call waiting
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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
Settings ....................................................11
Basic operation....................................14
Options while on calls.....................17
Directory
Directory..................................................18
Speed dial...............................................19
New directory entries.......................20
Directory search ..................................22
To change or dial entries ...............23
Caller ID summary
Caller ID summary..............................24
To review the call summary .........27
Delete call summary entries ........28
Add entries to the directory.........29
Appendix
Screen icons, indicator
lights & tones...................................30
Handset display screen messages ......31
Troubleshooting...................................32
Important safety instructions.......38
FCC Part 68 & ACTA..........................41
FCC Part 15............................................43
Limited warranty .................................44
Technical specifications ..................47
Index ..........................................................48
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Table of contents
User’s manual
EL41108
5.8 GHz cordless
telephone with caller
ID/call waiting
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Getting started
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Quick reference guide
Cordless handset
MENU/SELECT
Press to display menu. Press
to store a programming
option.
CHAN/REMOVE
When on a call, press
CHAN/REMOVE to scan for
a clearer channel when
there is static or interfer-
ence on the line (page
17). When in caller ID
mode, press to delete the
displayed caller ID entry
(page 28), or press and
hold to delete all caller
ID entries (page 28).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer
a call. During a call, press
to receive an incoming
call if call waiting is acti-
vated (page 17).
OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang
up. While using menus,
press to cancel an opera-
tion, or exit the menu
(page 12).
REDIAL/PAUSE
When in idle mode, Press
repeatedly to display the
last five numbers called
(page 15). While dialing or
entering numbers to the
directory, press to insert a
four-second dialing pause
(page 21).
CID/ -VOLUME
When in a menu, press
to scroll down. When in
idle mode, press to dis-
play call summary entries
(page 27). While entering
names or numbers, press
to move the cursor to the
left. During a call, press
CID to decrease listening
volume.
MUTE
While on a call, press to
mute the microphone. Press
again to resume your con-
versation (page 17).
DIR
/VOLUME +
When in a menu, press
to scroll up. When in idle
mode, press to display direc-
tory entries (page 22). While
entering names, press to
advance the cursor. During a
call, press DIR to increase
listening volume.

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Getting started
Quick reference guide
Telephone base
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to make the handset beep when
the handset is not in the telephone base
(page xx).
VOICEMAIL
Flashes when there is new
voicemail (requires voicemail
service from your local tele-
phone company).
IN USE
• On steady when the handset is in use.
• Flashes quickly while an incoming call is
ringing.
CHARGE
On when the cordless handset is properly positioned
to charge in the telephone base.

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Getting started
Handset main menu
To enter the main menu:
1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is in idle mode.
2. Press CID or DIR to select a handset feature menu, then press MENU/SELECT
to enter that menu.
To return to the idle mode, press OFF/CLEAR.
DIRECTORY
DIRECTORY allows you
to store and search for
names and numbers.
SPEED DIAL allows you
to store or dial a number
in speed dial location.
RINGER: allows you to
set the ringer melodies.
RINGER VOL: allows you
to set the ringer volume.
DATE/TIME allows you
to set the date and time.
DIAL MODE allows you
to set the dialing type.
CLR VOICEMAIL allows
you to clear the voice-
mail after hearing.
HOME AREA CODE
allows you to set your
home area code.
LANGUAGE allows you
to set your phone lan-
guage.
SPEED DIAL RINGER: 1
RINGER VOL: HI DATE/TIME DIAL MODE: TONE
CLR VOICEMAIL HOME AREA CODE LANGUAGE

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Getting started
Installation setup
Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not
connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or
vertically mounted on the wall (page xx). For optimum range and better reception,
place the telephone base in a central and open location.
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
• Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers,
television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11)
or other cordless telephones.
• Excessive heat sources.
• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, 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.

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Getting started
Telephone line cord
DSL filter
(Optional for DSL users,
see number four in the
note section, below.)
Telephone base installation
Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not
connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or
vertically mounted on the wall (page xx). For optimum range and better reception,
place the telephone base in a central and open location.
5. Plug the other end of
the telephone line cord into
a telephone jack.
4. Plug the large
end of the power
adapter into an
electrical outlet not
connected to a wall
switch.
3. Route cords
through slots.
2. Plug one end of the
telephone line cord
into the telephone jack
at the bottom of the
telephone base.
1. Plug the small end
of the power adapter
into the power jack
at the bottom of the
telephone base.
NOTES:
1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product or equivalent. To order a
replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com
or call 1 [phone].In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
2. This power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
mount position.

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Getting started
Installation options
This telephone is used for both desktop installation and wall mount installa-
tion. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with
mounting studs is required. This mounting plate with studs may be available
for purchase from any hardware or consumer electronics retailers and may
require professional installation.
Desktop to wall mount installation
To install the telephone base in the wall mount position, make sure that you first
unplug all cords connected to the telephone base before you begin.
1. Plug the telephone line cord and power adapter into the telephone base. Bundle the telephone
line cord and power adapter line, then secure with a twist tie.
2. Plug the power adapter and telephone line cord into the wall outlets, then align the mounting studs
on the telephone outlet plate with the mounting holes on the telephone base.
3. Place the telephone base mounting holes just above the mounting studs, then slide the telephone
base down until it is secure.

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Wall mount to desktop installation
To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop posi-
tion, make sure that you first unplug the power adapter and telephone line
cord from the wall outlets before you begin.
1. Slide the telephone base upwards, then pull the
telephone base away from the wall off of the
mounting studs.
2. Remove the telephone line cord and
power adapter plug from the tel-
ephone base.
3. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone base and telephone wall jack, then plug the
power adapter plug into the telephone base and to an electrical wall outlet not controlled by
a wall switch (see page xx).
Installation options

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BATTERY LOW
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Battery installation & charging
Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and
receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base when not in
use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours
before use. When fully charged, the handset battery provides approximately five
hours of talk time and six days of standby time.
Step 1
Insert the plug as indicated.
Be sure to securely insert
the plug, making sure that it
matches the color-corded label
inside the battery compartment.
Step 4
You may be able to make or receive
short calls. For optimal performance,
charge the handset battery for at least
16 hours before first use.
Caution:
1. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery, replacement battery 2422 (SKU 23402,
part number 89-0047-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our
website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada,
dial 1 [phone].
2. See the Troubleshooting section on page xx for charging issues.
To replace the battery,
Press the tab and slide
the battery compart-
ment cover downwards.
Lift out the old battery
and disconnect it from
the handset. Follow
the instructions on
this page to install and
charge the new battery.
Step 3
Slide the battery com-
partment cover up
until it clicks.
Step 2
Place the battery and
wires inside the com-
partment.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the
battery should last around one year. This
may vary depending on usage.
Battery low indicator
Return the handset to the
telephone base to recharge
when this symbol flashes and
the handset beeps or when
the handset screen displays
NEEDS CHARGING.

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Telephone operation
Settings
Use the MENU/SELECT to change the handset set-
tings. Follow the steps below to program the cordless
handset. To stop at any time, press OFF/CLEAR.
Language
The default language setting is English. To change
the language to Espanol, or Francais:
1. Press MENU/SELECT.
2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays
LANGUAGE.
3. Use MENU/SELECT to change the current set-
ting.
4. Press CID or DIR to choose among ENGLISH,
FRANCAIS, or ESPANOL.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection
and exit.
Choose dial mode
The dial mode defaults to tone. If you do not have
touch tone service, you’ll need to change the set-
ting to pulse:
1. Press MENU/SELECT.
2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays
DIAL MODE: and the current setting.
3. Use MENU/SELECT to change the current setting.
4. Press CID or DIR to display TONE or PULSE.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection
and exit.
LANGUAGE
DIAL MODE: TONE

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Telephone operation
Settings
Selectable ringer melodies
1. Press MENU/SELECT to begin programming.
2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays
RINGER: and the current setting.
3. Use MENU/SELECT to change the current setting.
4. Press CID or DIR to display 1, 2, 3, 4or OFF.
You will hear a sample of each ringer sound.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to choose the displayed
ringer sound and exit.
NOTE: If you choose OFF, the cordless handset ringer
will be turned off, and the screen will display RINGER OFF and
when the cordless handset is idle (not in use). If there are
un-reviewed calls, the screen will display XX MISSED CALLS
and instead of RINGER OFF and .
Set cordless handset display date and time
1. Press MENU/SELECT to begin programming.
2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays
DATE/TIME.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to view or set the date and
time.
4. Press CID or DIR to change the month in the
date and time line at the bottom of the screen
display, then press MENU/SELECT.
5. Repeat step four to set the day, hour, minute,
and the AM/PM.
6. Press MENU/SELECT to save and exit.
NOTES:
• You can choose to set the
time manually, or you can
allow it to be set automati-
cally 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
(page 24).
• Caller ID will not set the
year.
DATE/TIME
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RINGER: 1

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Telephone operation
Settings
Choose ringer volume setting
1. Press MENU/SELECT to begin programming.
2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays
RINGER VOL: and the current setting.
3. Use MENU/SELECT to change the current setting.
4. Press CID or DIR to choose the desired volume
level.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection and
exit.
-OR-
1. Press and hold CID or DIR when the cordless
handset is idle (not in use). This feature allows
you to choose HI, LOW or OFF.
2. Press CID or DIR to choose the desired option.
You will hear a sample of each ringer volume.
3. Press
MENU /SELECT to choose blinking ringer
volume and exit.
NOTES:
• When the volume level is at the maximum or minimum setting,
you will hear two alert beeps.
• If you choose OFF, the handset ringer will be turned off,
and the screen will display RINGER OFF and when the
handset is idle (not in use). If there are un-reviewed calls,
the screen will display XX MISSED CALLS and instead of
RINGER OFF and .
RINGER VOL: LOW

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Telephone operation
CLR VOICEMAIL
CLEAR? Y
NEW VOICEMAIL
10:08
AM
02/14
Settings
Clear voicemail indication
If you subscribe to voicemail services provided by
your local telephone company, NEW VOICEMAIL
and a icon will appear on the handset dis-
play when you have new voicemail message. The
VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash.
Follow the steps on the left to remove the NEW
VOICEMAIL message, the icon, and turn off
the VOICEMAIL light.
This only turns off the displayed NEW VOICEMAIL
message, icon and the VOICEMAIL light, it
does not delete your voicemail message(s). Use
this feature when the telephone indicates there
is voicemail when you have none or you have
accessed your voicemail from a remote location
(while away from home). If there is actually a new
voicemail message, your local telephone company
will continue to send a signal which will cause the
NEW VOICEMAIL message, the icon and the
VOICEMAIL light to turn back on.
NOTE: Telephone company voicemail may alert you to
new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your
telephone company for more details.
To set home area code
Home area code is the area code for your tel-
ephone number. Most users simply dial the seven
digits of a telephone number to make a call within
their own area code and 10 digits outside of their
area code. If this applies to you, you should enter
your own area code into the telephone as the
home area code. After setting, if you receive a call
from within your home area code, the screen will
display the seven digits of the telephone number.
1. Press MENU/SELECT to begin programming.
2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays
HOME AREA CODE.
3. Press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press the dial pad keys to enter a three-digit
home area code.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save and exit.
HOME AREA CODE

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Telephone operation
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Basic operation
Making and answering calls
To answer an incoming call, press any keys
(except CID,DIR and OFF/CLEAR). To make
a call, press
PHONE/FLASH , then dial a number.
Press
OFF/CLEAR to hang up.
To predial (preview numbers before dialing),
enter numbers first, then press
PHONE/FLASH
to dial. Press CID then
CHAN/REMOVE anytime to
make corrections when entering numbers.
The screen displays the elapsed time of the current
call (in hours, minutes and seconds).
NOTE: Press PHONE/FLASH to access service from your
local telephone service provider will not affect the elapsed time.
0:00:30
Elapsed
time

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Telephone operation
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Ringer
silenced
Basic operation
Last five numbers redial
While the phone is not in use, press REDIAL/PAUSE
repeatedly to display the last five numbers called
(up to 30 digits). To dial the number displayed, press
PHONE/FLASH. Or after pressing PHONE/FLASH,
press REDIAL/PAUSE to call the number last dialed.
To delete the redial memory, press REDIAL/PAUSE,
then press CHAN/REMOVE to delete one by one.
Press OFF/CLEAR to exit.
Temporary ring silencing
While the telephone is ringing, press OFF/CLEAR
to silence the ringer temporarily. This will silence
the ringer without disconnecting the call. You can
answer the call. The next incoming call will ring
normally.

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Telephone operation
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** PAGING **
Basic operation
Handset locator
If you misplace the handset, press
HANDSET
LOCATOR
on the telephone base. This starts the
paging tone at the handset for 60 seconds to
help you locate it. To stop the paging tone, press
OFF/CLEAR on the handset, or place the handset
in the telephone base, or press the
HANDSET
LOCATOR
on the telephone base.
NOTE: If the handset is charging in the telephone base,
pressing HANDSET LOCATOR does not generate a paging
tone.